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During an official visit to Rwanda, IOM Director General Amy Pope said the country has made significant progress in integrating migration into national development planning and promoting safe and regular migration pathways. “Rwanda is showing how investment in skills, labour mobility and protection can turn migration into an opportunity for people and economies,” Pope said.<\/p>\n
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During the visit, Pope held discussions with Prime Minister Dr Justin Nsengiyumva, government officials, development partners, United Nations representatives and migrants supported by IOM programmes.<\/p>\n
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Pope said the discussions focused on labour mobility, skills development, diaspora engagement and protection mechanisms that can support both migrants and national development objectives. “I was grateful for the opportunity to engage with Prime Minister Dr Justin Nsengiyumva and other leaders to discuss how labour mobility, skills development, diaspora engagement and protection can help people while supporting national and regional priorities,” Pope said.<\/p>\n
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Pope reaffirmed IOM’s commitment to helping governments create safe and orderly migration systems. “IOM remains committed to supporting efforts to strengthen protection and expand pathways for safe, orderly and regular migration,” Pope said.<\/p>\n
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The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss emergency preparedness, anti-human trafficking measures and support for returning migrants seeking to rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n
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Pope met with development partners, international financial institutions, private-sector representatives and members of the UN Country Team to explore ways of strengthening cooperation on labour mobility, employment creation and economic development.<\/p>\n
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Throughout the visit, Pope stressed that migration challenges require coordinated international responses and greater collaboration between governments, development institutions and the private sector. “No country can address migration challenges alone,” Pope said.<\/p>\n
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“Continued cooperation between governments, international partners and the private sector is essential to expanding opportunities and ensuring migration works for people and communities.”<\/p>\n
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Pope also highlighted the role of diaspora communities in driving development through investment, skills transfers and economic partnerships.<\/p>\n
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IOM said it will continue working with the Rwandan government and regional partners to strengthen migrant protection, expand legal migration pathways and support initiatives that benefit migrants, communities and economies across Africa.<\/p>\n
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