Decent Work for Migrants in the Middle East


This program contributes to decent work opportunities for migrants and refugees in the Middle East which is one of the largest migrant hosting regions globally due to economic demands and displacement from conflict. It complements the focus on Asian migrants with migrants from Africa and seek closer partnership with the private sector. Due to its relevant expertise and experience in decent work and fair recruitment, Switzerland is well placed to contribute to an improved protection and an enhanced wellbeing of migrant workers and self-reliance for refugees, to maximize the productive potential of migration, and to counter irregular and unsafe migration.

Región/País Tema Período Presupuesto
Jordania
Líbano
Países árabes y Europa
Empleo y desarrollo económico
Migración
Desarrollo de pequeñas y medianas empresas
Migración laboral
Transferencia de dinero
Migración en general (aspectos de desarrollo y partenariados)
15.07.2019 - 31.10.2024
CHF  9’000’000
Contexto Migration to the Middle East is undergoing change. Increasing number of migrant workers originate from Africa, demand for migrant domestic workers (mainly women) is surging, and large-scale infrastructure projects are dwindling as a result of economic transformation, which will lead to a decrease of blue-collar worker in the region. Addressing forced displacement, which is becoming increasingly protracted and confronted with funding shortfalls, requires long-term approaches that enhance self-reliance and durable solutions alongside protection interventions.  
Objetivos The overall objective of the program is to enhance the productive potential of labor migration and the wellbeing of migrant and refugee workers through improved labor migration regulations and processes as well as targeted services.
Grupos destinarios

Migrant and refugee workers in low-skilled occupations (domestic work, construction, service sector, garment sector, etc.) in the Middle East.

National governments and regional inter-governmental bodies (Abu Dhabi Dialogue, UN Working Group on Migration in Arab States)

Private sector, social enterprises employers and business associations, individual employers

Civil society organizations, research institutes and think-tanks

Efectos a medio plazo

Outcome 1: National and regional-level initiatives strengthen labor migration governance along key migration corridors with Asia and Africa.

Outcome 2: Women and men migrant and refugee workers are enabled to sustain the social and economic benefits of safe and regular migration

Outcome 3: Private sector actors and employers make targeted efforts to improve work conditions for migrant and refugee workers in low skilled sectors.

Resultados

Resultados previstos:  

High quality data and research on migration and development in the Middle East is produced

National, regional and interregional dialogues and initiatives contribute to increased collaboration and monitoring of international commitments

Skilling (vocational, language, IT) opportunities are provided to migrant workers and digital financial services for remittance transfers are available

Private sector actors participate in initiatives that address migration challenges and harness the benefits of migration.


Resultados de las fases anteriores:  

Significant policy reforms have been adopted across the region, which underscores a dynamic environment and continued improvements to the governance of labor migration. 

SDC has an exceptionally strong profile as the main bilateral donor on migration & development in the region. This provides opportunities for leverage in- and outside the Middle East.

African migration to the Middle East is on the increase. Maintaining of existing protection levels for workers and experience-sharing with Asian sending countries will be key.

SDC’s protection focus remains central; but a complementary engagement on harnessing the benefits of migration will improve its programmatic impact. 

Businesses and employers can be important allies that share SDC objectives. Closer ties with the private sector going forward will strengthen the alliance for policy reform.   


Dirección / Officina Federal responsable COSUDE
Crédito Cooperación al desarrollo
Contrapartes del proyecto Contraparte del contrato
ONG internacional o extranjera
Sector privado
Institución estatal extrangera
Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU)
  • International Labor Organization
  • Organización Internacional para las Migraciones
  • Other international or foreign NGO North
  • Other UN Organisation
  • Sector privado extranjero Norte
  • Sector privado suizo
  • Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo


Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores

RDPP, FAIRWAY Global, SDC/HA, SDC/SC,

SDC/CEP, SEM, HSD, Embassies of Switzerland in the Gulf

Presupuesto Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF    9’000’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF    8’946’861 Presupuesto de la organización CHF   -1 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF   14’830’000 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF   23’830’000
Fases del proyecto Fase 4 01.10.2023 - 30.09.2027   (Fase en curso) Fase 3 15.07.2019 - 31.10.2024   (Fase en curso) Fase 2 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2019   (Completed) Fase 1 01.05.2012 - 31.07.2015   (Completed)