1. Annual Meeting of the Directors of the NSIs of the Mediterranean ENP Countries
Updating on the first project of regionally coordinated migration surveys in the MED countries (MED-HIMS Phase One)
Luxembourg November 2011
NOM Prénom
Fonction

2. Contents
Overview
Stakeholders and Donors (S&D) Meeting held in Cairo on 20 September 2011
Most recent and next steps

3. 1. Overview Main objectives
To overcome the lack of data on out-migration, return migration and migration intentions of nationals & data on forced migration of non-nationals in the MED countries
To assist a closer cooperation on migration & development between the MED countries and receiving countries 3

4. 1. Overview Main features
Regional convergence of methodologies and model tools
Initial proposal and commitment of participating countries
Involvement of international institutions and high-level experts
Long preparatory and consultative process
High usefulness for policy formulation
Adaptation of a first draft Model Questionnaires for the 2010 Palestinian Migration Survey
Testing a possible arrangement for the future Euro-MED cooperation 4

5. 1. Overview Focus on forced migration
Collection of data on histories, experiences and practices on forced migration for residing non-nationals (i.e. the migration/asylum nexus, secondary movements, conditions in host countries, returns and intentions of refugees and people in need of international protection). 5

6. 1. Overview Implementation modalities
National surveys by the NSOs under the coordination of a Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Two phases (projects)
MED-HIMS Phase One: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and another country (with data collection in )
MED-HIMS Phase Two: the three remaining countries
Combination of international and national funding 6

7. Summary of main activities and milestones
2008
Initial proposal by the NSOs of 8 countries participating in MEDSTAT
Preparation of national survey proposals in EG, JO, PS and SY
2009
Three regional workshops, consultations and development of first draft Model Questionnaires (MQs)
UNHCR proposal for an additional module on forced migration
2010
Setting of Coordination Committee
Adaptation of existing MQs for the Palestinian Migration Survey
Revision of draft MQs and launching the preparation of data collection model manuals
2011
4th regional workshop on MQs
Mandate of the NSOs for preparing a regional project proposal and organising a international donors meeting
Stakeholders and Donors Meeting (20 September)
Launching MED-HIMS Phase One by updating of 2 national project proposals

8. 2. S&D Meeting: Participants
The League of Arab States
The World Bank (Development Data Group)
ESCWA Statistics Division
The national, regional and/or central offices of UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, ILO and IOM
The Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics
The Support to the EU-Egypt Association Agreement Programme
European Commission (EuropeAid, EUROSTAT, EU Delegation to Egypt, MEDSTAT III) 8

9. 2. S&D Meeting: Main outcomes
Endorsement of the proposal and budget.
Proposal of regular implementation (e.g. every five years) or the frequent adoption of some parts.
Contribution at making international migration a topic of concern and free discussion at national and regional level.
Relevance for countries outside the MED region.
Involvement of national and international specialists in data analysis.
Making available detailed results for further exploitation.
Implementation of strong communication measures.
Distinction between funding and support from international institutions. 9

10. 2. S&D Meeting: Financial arrangements
Adoption of flexible arrangements already used in PAPFAM and other programmes
Concentration of funds necessary for the PIU and TA to possibly a Multi Donor Trust Fund
Setting-up separate agreements for expenditures in the countries
All depending on the allocation of funds and the rules/procedures of each contributing institution & what can be the progressive integration of donors/funds and the overlap between phases.
Commitment and possible funding of US$ 1.5 million, i.e. about 32% of the amount necessary for MED-HIMS Phase One. 10

11. 3. Most recent and next steps
Updating of national project proposals and promotion of surveys in Egypt and Jordan (Oct.-Nov. 2011).
Start public information through the Eurostat website and a newsletter (Oct.-Nov. 2011).
Defining the fourth country for Phase One.
Consultations and meetings for funding and support to the following:
MED-HIMS Phase One (& Phase Two)
National MED-HIMS projects in Egypt, Jordan and other countries
Signature of an agreement by the funding institutions as committed participants.
Finalisation of model manuals for data collection & new regional workshop.
Launching the preparatory activities in the first countries and the preparation of national projects in the second pair of countries.

12. Thank you
 شكرا 
Merci 12