A flexible and comprehensive self-guided online course for stakeholders working on migration and development at the local level (local and national authorities, civil society, migrants’ associations, academia, international organizations, etc.) on how to better mainstream migration into local governance for enhanced local development and protection of migrants.
The contents of the course are based on the My JMDI Toolbox set of training materials designed under the Joint Migration and Development Initiative (JMDI) as a direct response to the specific needs identified from local stakeholders being supported by the JMDI.
This online self-guided course covers a wide range of practical issues connected with local development through 6 modules. Once the introductory module (Core Module) completed you can access to 5 optional modules depending on your interest and your profile.
What does the course cover?
- Core Module (compulsory): Introductory Module on migration and local development
- Module 1: Managing the link between migration and local development
- Module 2: Establishing partnerships, cooperation and dialogue on M&D at local level
- Module 3: Empowering migrants at the territorial level
- Module 4: Creating jobs and economic opportunities through migration at local level
- Module 5: Increasing the impact on development through integration and reintegration policies
Who attends this course?
- Officials and civil servants working with local authorities and administrations;
- Officials from public institutions involved in development and migration policies;
- Representatives of civil society including NGOs and migrant associations;
- Social partners (trade-unions’ organisations, business/ employers’ organisations, private sector) and;
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