Key Messages
- Return migration takes place in a number of ways and under different conditions, which can create challenges and opportunities for the reintegration process.
- Sustainable reintegration is achieved when returnees have reached levels of economic self-sufficiency, social stability, and psychosocial well-being that make their further migration decisions a matter of choice, rather than necessity.
- IOM’s integrated approach to reintegration recognizes that the complex process of reintegration requires a holistic and a needs-based response at the individual, community and structural levels.
- Returnees, their families and their communities should be supported to drive and take ownership of the reintegration process, through active participation and empowerment.
- Reintegration programmes should be developed, implemented and adapted using continuous assessment and learning to understand the wider environment and build on existing initiatives, programmes or services.
- Establishing strong partnerships with key stakeholders results in more efficient and sustainable reintegration processes.
Introduction
Return migration is a complex phenomenon, and in recent years there has been greater recognition of the challenges associated with it. Migrants return for a variety of reasons and under varying legal regimes. They return voluntarily or involuntarily. Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programmes, which aim to facilitate sustainable reintegration, are gaining traction and support among stakeholders because they are increasingly seen as crucial migration management tools. IOM’s integrated approach to sustainable reintegration addresses migrants’ needs at the individual level, as part of their communities and within the overall structures of States.
Return migration is a complex phenomenon, and in recent years there has been greater recognition of the challenges associated with it. Migrants return for a variety of reasons and under varying legal regimes. They return voluntarily or involuntarily. Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programmes, which aim to facilitate sustainable reintegration, are gaining traction and support among stakeholders because they are increasingly seen as crucial migration management tools. IOM’s integrated approach to sustainable reintegration addresses migrants’ needs at the individual level, as part of their communities and within the overall structures of States.
Target audience
Programme managers/ developers
Case managers/other staff
Service providers
Local Government
National government
Implementing partners
Donors
M&E Officers