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Who We Are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries. IOM has had a presence in Hungary since 1992.
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IOM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. Across Hungary, IOM provides a comprehensive response to the humanitarian needs of migrants, returnees and host communities.
What we do
What we do
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Strengthening Integrated Border Management in the Western Balkans and Turkey (2009 - 2011)
Geographical Coverage: Hungary coordinating IOM Mission, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo under UNSCR No 1244, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey
Duration: 15 Jun 2009 - 14 Jun 2011
Donor: EC IPA Regional Programme 2007, the Government of Netherlands
Status: Completed
Summary: The European Union has introduced the candidate countries and potential candidate countries of the Western Balkans and Turkey to a clear concept of Integrated Border Management (IBM) under the Stabilisation and Association Agreement and the Association Partnership. While the region is progressing towards EU membership, the border management approach at the regional level remains fragmented and non-cooperative, with each country acting independently and sharing information sparingly or not at all. Ultimately, this programme will lead to the adoption of more open, but well-controlled and secure borders through cooperation and coordination between all agencies at a national, bilateral and regional level, which will also lead to intensified cooperation on the issues with the EU. Given that these countries have an accession perspective the introduction of international standards and best practices in IBM of the EU is crucial. Aiming for EU standards in border management will also allow the target countries to cope with the challenges of increasing international trade and transportation.