Stabilisation and socio-economic strengthening of populations affected by irregular migration in transit zones of Niger

Funded by the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, this project targets local institutions and key stakeholders in the regions of Agadez and Zinder. Given the development of new Mediterranean migration routes and the influx of migrants and Nigeriens returning from neighbouring countries, additional measures are being implemented to further support migration management and governance in Niger. Particularly, the proposed action complements, in targeted areas, the existing comprehensive approach implemented in Niger by mitigating the impact of migration on transit communities and by further supporting the economic alternatives of populations who previously depended on trafficking and illegal activities linked to migration. This project will also complement the education sector programme through its components of construction/rehabilitation of school infrastructure, but also through vocational training for young people and women. The project is implemented by the High Authority for Peacebuilding (HACP) and local NGOs (Karkara, Garkua).

Global objective

Contribute to promoting the stabilisation and socio-economic recovery of populations directly affected by migration in transit zones of Niger

Specific objectives

Support alternative socio-economic activities for actors dependent on the financial benefits linked to irregular migration
Support the assistance provided to migrants as well as access to priority basic services and economic opportunities to transit and return communities, while promoting community cohesion

Expected results

Reorientation of key players in the trafficking sector previously identified (see PAIERA) towards activities offering a certain form of professional reintegration
Return of priority basic social services provided by local authorities promoting easy access and local proximity
Strengthening social cohesion among the communities of origin
Support for Nigerien authorities in facilitating the return of Nigeriens in distress (including Assamakka, Arlit, Agadez, Zinder) to their place of origin

Duration

3 years : 19/11/2018 - 30/11/2021

Localisation

The project is implemented in the Agadez and Zinder regions of Niger.

Beneficiaries

Actors economically dependent on irregular migration
Communities serving as returnee or migrant transit hub in the Agadez region, including along the Algerian border and the Zinder region
Local authorities in targeted areas

Budget

EUR 7 600 000

Funding

European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa

Implementation

High Authority for Peacebuilding (HACP)
NGOs: Karkara, Garkua

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Country

Niger

Topics

Aide d’urgence
Education
Employment & revenues
Gender
Governance & capacity-building
Health
Local actors & livelihoods
Poverty
Rural-urban issues
Social affairs & social protection
Water & sanitation
Youth

Targets

Institutions
Poor households
Poor workers in the informal economy
Refugees
Women
Youth

Agir Pillars

Pillar 1: Improve social protection for the most vulnerable communities and households in order to secure their livelihoods
Pillar 4: Strengthen governance in food and nutrition security

Scales

Local