Migration and Local Economic Development
The JMDI at the 3rd World Forum of Local Economic Development (LED)
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The 3rd World Forum of Local Economic Development (LED) took place in Turin (Italy) from 13 to 16 October 2015, gathering more than 2,000 participants from 130 countries, including the General Secretary of the United Nations Ban Ki Moon, several ministers and over 60 mayors worldwide.
During these three days, national, regional and local governments, associations, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers and members of civil society were able to discuss how to achieve more inclusive, innovative, equitable and environmentally sustainable development.
L’ICMD au Forum Mondial sur la Migration et le Développement (GFMD)
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Près de 600 représentants de 150 pays et 30 organisations internationales se sont réunis du 12 au 16 octobre 2015 à Istanbul pour la 8ème édition du Forum Mondial sur la Migration et le Développement (GFMD) et la Réunion au Sommet qui s’est tenue sous la Présidence de la Turquie.
Bangon Western Visayas under the Migration and Development Initiative in Western Visayas
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“Citizens and local leaders have stepped up and assumed responsibility for securing lives and property,” Coloma, also head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, told the Inquirer, the biggest national daily newspaper in the country.[1]
Second Annual Mayoral Forum on Mobility, Migration and Development
Submitted by HanaR on October 9, 2015 - 10:49am
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The JMDI is pleased to announce that the Second Mayoral Forum will be taking place on 12-13 November 2015 in Quito. With its national tradition of inclusion enshrined in its Constitution, the City of Quito is emblematic of the age of migration: being a city of origin, destination, and transit of migrants. What is more, on 17-20 October 2016, the City of Quito will host the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development that will span a number of subjects including those of urban social inclusion and equity.
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Lancement prochain de la nouvelle étude de l’ICMD et l’OIM sur l’Intégration de la Migration dans la Planification du Développement et Au-delà !
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S’appuyant sur la reconnaissance croissante de la contribution positive des migrants pour la croissance inclusive et le développement durable dans l’Agenda 2030 pour le Développement Durable, l’Initiative Conjointe pour la Migration et le Développement (ICMD) et l’Organisation Internationale pour la Migration (OIM) ont uni leurs forces et leur expertise pour mener une étude intitulée « L’intégration de la Migration dans la Planification du Développement et Au-delà » laquelle vise à offrir une analyse approfondie de ce qui a été fait jusqu’ici en termes d’intégration de la migration au nivea
Feria Inclusiva por la Semana de la Movilidad Humana, en Pichincha, Ecuador.
Submitted by Daniela Peralta on September 24, 2015 - 9:33pmMás de 20 Emprendedores en situación de Movilidad, de varias nacionalidades que residen en la provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador, se dieron cita el 18 de septiembre para mostrar sus capacidades, productos y artesanías, junto con presentaciones de artistas latinoamericanos y caribeños, en la Feria Inclusiva “Sin Banderas ni Fronteras”, desarrollada como parte de la celebración de la Semana de la Movilidad Humana, en Quito.
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Conference on Migrants and Cities Side-Event: Launch of joint JMDI/IOM study on Mainstreaming Migration into Local Development Planning and Beyond
Submitted by HanaR on September 24, 2015 - 5:43pm
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The Joint Migration and Development Initiative (JMDI) is pleased to announce the launch of a White Paper on ‘Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning and Beyond’, developed in co-operation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at the upcoming IOM Conference on Migration and Cities on 26-27th October, Geneva and on the occasion of a dedicated side event which will take place Monday 26 October.
JMDI and IOM soon to launch new study on Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning and Beyond!
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Emprendimiento para personas migrantes y refugiadas
Submitted by Joanne Irvine on November 16, 2020 - 5:11pm
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La adopción de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible en 2015 representa un compromiso renovado en alianza mundial para combatir los desafíos persistentes que enfrenta la humanidad. Esto involucra a países desarrollados y en desarrollo por igual. Todos sus objetivos y metas de este instrumento benefician a la sociedad en su conjunto debido a su naturaleza integral e indivisible; esto equilibra los componentes económicos, sociales y ambientales del desarrollo sostenible.
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iDiaspora - two years after: Accelerating diaspora's global engagement in the post-pandemic era
Submitted by Joanne Irvine on November 10, 2020 - 10:03am
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Diasporas are powerful agents of change and sustainable development. The iDiaspora platform helps migrants and diasporas connect, learn, and contribute to their communities - economically and socially with their skills, networks, remittances, new ideas, and diverse perspectives.
How have diasporas and transnational communities been catalyzing change over the last 2 years, especially during COVID-19? How can we support them to accelerate their engagement? Find out at the global conference on 16 November 2020 at 15:00 (CET).
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