By Rutendo Nyeve in Victoria Falls
The Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa (MIDSA) Ministerial Committee meeting is underway. Prominent figures like Kazembe Kazembe, Evelyn Ndlovu, and Edgar Moyo are gathered to cap off an important dialogue.
This meeting follows an intensive three-day technical workshop, where officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) worked on critical migration issues. Important recommendations were developed during these sessions.
Topics included how climate change influences migration, managing labor movement, and improving data collection for better migration governance. This groundwork is vital for informed policymaking.
The opening ceremony today will feature remarks from the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Kazembe Kazembe, along with other high-ranking officials.
A significant session will be led by Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Edgar Moyo. During this event, ministers will review and adopt recommendations from the earlier discussions. Key points for approval will address regional skills recognition, managing climate-induced migration, and enhancing data systems for managing migration in the SADC region.
This gathering serves an essential purpose. With migration becoming a more pressing issue, the importance of collaboration among nations is clear. Recent reports show that almost 30% of the global population lives outside their country of birth, highlighting the need for comprehensive migration policies.
The closing ceremony later today will see the launch of Zimbabwe’s new Migration Data Policy and an Environment Toolkit, reinforcing the country’s commitment to effective migration governance.
Under the theme, “Promoting Regional Integration Through Sustaining Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration,” this conference marks a significant advancement towards unifying migration policies. It aims to tackle shared challenges in Southern Africa, with Zimbabwe proudly playing a leading role.
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