Harnessing Migration for Inclusive Growth and Development in Southern Africa

The primary goal of this study is to present
the results of a comprehensive scope of key opportunities and challenges
for harnessing migration for inclusive growth and development at the
regional level in Southern Africa. The main objectives were as follows:
Provide an overview of regional migration stocks and flows identifying
regional trends, drivers and impacts from existing research literature
and official data; Profile migrant characteristics at the regional level
including demographic composition, types of migration and occupational
profile; Examine the  relevance of multilateral, continental and
regional migration instruments, policies, protocols, agreements and
forums with a view to identifying actions required to move the regional
migration management agenda forward and align with the goal of enhancing
migration for inclusive growth and development in Southern Africa;
Analyze the key initiatives, opportunities and obstacles to developing a
coherent, integrated and rights-regarding approach to migration
management including areas of common commitment and ownership, and
points of actual and potential conflict and disagreement between states;
Conduct a gender analysis of regional migration dynamics including
gender dimensions of migration, challenges, dangers and vulnerabilities
confronting migrant women and other vulnerable groups, and gender
analysis of migration management in Southern Africa; Identify potential
programming areas that are weak or underdeveloped.