Towards a Social-oriented Multi-level Framework for International Migration Governance

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Pages: 
27
Item Reference: 
W-2007/5
Publication Date: 
2007
Publication Place: 
Bruges
Publication Language: 
EN
Publisher: 
UNU Insitute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies
Series Title: 
UNU-CRIS Working Papers
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Abstract: 

The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of what’s been happening since the release of the World Commission’s report that could indicate a trend towards the development of a global framework for the cross- border movement of people. Developments related to the three levels of action recommended by the Commission regarding the dialogue on a global framework for cross-border movement of people are examined. Special emphasis is put on the role of the ILO in the elaboration of a global framework for migration, fully respectful of the Commission’s rights-based and democratic approach. One of the main themes underlying this paper, in line with the Commission’s recommendations, is that there could be a relation of mutual reinforcement between a more social-focused regional integration and a more coherent and rights-based global framework for migration.