IOM Dominica

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IOM Dominica (The International Organization for Migration) plays a pivotal role in supporting the island's efforts towards managing migration effectively and harnessing its development potential.

About IOM Dominica

IOM Dominica is part of the global IOM network, dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. In Dominica, IOM focuses on a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing the government's capacity to manage migration, protect migrants, and integrate migration into national development plans. Through its work, IOM Dominica supports disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and the strengthening of community resilience, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities that migration presents to the island nation.

IOM Dominica Core Initiatives and Activities

• Disaster Preparedness and Response: Enhancing Dominica's capacity to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, with a focus on the most vulnerable, including migrants.
• Capacity Building: Offering technical assistance and training to government officials and other stakeholders on migration management and policy development.
• Community Resilience: Implementing projects that promote the social and economic inclusion of migrants, thereby contributing to community resilience and sustainable development.

IOM Dominica Contributions to Development and Humanitarian Assistance

• Humanitarian Assistance: Providing immediate support in the aftermath of natural disasters, including emergency shelter and non-food item distribution.
• Sustainable Development: Working closely with national and local partners to ensure that migration is integrated into development planning, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Dominica.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Dominica is committed to ensuring that migration is recognized as a source of prosperity, innovation, and sustainable development in the country. Through its comprehensive approach to migration management, IOM assists Dominica in harnessing the positive impacts of migration while mitigating its challenges.