1. From migration to cooperation for growth in South East Europe Daniela MORARI, Deputy Director General Directorate for European Integration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova 13 October 2014, Bologna

2. Migration in the Republic of Moldova demographic impact mobility brain drain/ brain waste Migration remittances development force

3. Main policies of the MD Government Communication of the EC on Global Approach for Migration & Mobility (2007) EU-MD cooperation within JHA area EU-MD Mobility Partnership (2008) EU-MD Visa Free Dialogue (2010-2014) EU-MD Association Agreement (2014) Create effective mechanisms for management and monitoring of migration flows Mainstreaming remittances into development Enhance the linkages of the Government with Diaspora and its contribution to the development of the country Favor legal mobility of labor force Protect the human rights of migrants and their families (especially of the most vulnerable categories - victims of trafficking and unaccompanied minors) Ensure the social protection of the migrants

4. EU-Moldova Mobility Partnership Partners: European Commission FRONTEX European Training Foundation 15 EU Member States: Bulgaria Czech Republic Cyprus France Germany Greece Hungary Italy Lithuania Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Sweden Sources of financing: ENPI EU Thematic Programme for Cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum Bilateral financial assistance from the EU member states National sources 106 initiatives/projects

5. MD migration policy The legal framework according to the EU best practices was adopted and is implemented: -National Strategy for Migration and Asylum for 2011-2020 & its Implementation Action Plan for 2011 – 2015 -Complete new Law on regime of foreigners - Law on integration of foreigners -National strategy for the policies on employment for 2007-2015 -Law on labor migration -Action plan on returning and reintegration of MD migrants 2014-2016. Social Dialogue Platform for Moldova signed in June 2014. Mapping Diaspora, socio-economic profile and policy changes. Migration focal point established in all relevant public authorities for keeping track of and analyzing migration and Diaspora contributions. At national level of the Global Migration Group’s (GMG) Handbook on Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning is applied, through the long-term development Strategy – “Moldova 2020”. Checklist on migration and Diaspora approved. Methodological Guide on evaluating the impact of public policies on migration.

6. Demographic trends and changes in the structure of the population in the Republic of Moldova According to the Extended Migration Profile data for 2013: 755.983 Moldovan citizens abroad. 3.129 persons emigrated out of the country. 330.167 persons involved in circular/temporary migration abroad.

7. According to the Nexus survey Potential Migration (def. as including intention to practice labor migration, study, seasonal and internal mobility in the next 12 months) : 91.2% of total population has no migration intention in the next 12 months and 4.3% do not know 56,000 or 2.0% of the total population intend to go into long-term international labor migration in the next 12 months 51,000 or 1.8% of total population intend to enter into seasonal work abroad 18,000 or 0.7% of total population intend to move or commute within Moldova

8. Migration profile by age (Key data from survey conducted within the ILO Project Nov, 2013)

9. Migration Profile by Education

10. Considering the involvement in MISMES Project, general overview on returned Migrants in MD Skills are learned at work, migrants consider this highly useful 30% quote the learned skills as the most useful gain of the migration experience

11. Better maximize the links between migration and economic and labour market development in Moldova e-Job Fair More than 8000 visitors More than 70 companies and 1500 job vacancies More than 300 applications

12. Bilateral Agreements on Social protection of migrant workers The Republic of Moldova signed already 10 bilateral agreements on social protection of migrants. Still under negotiations are the agreements with Lithuania, Latvia, Turkey and Israel. Bulgaria (5 December 2008, Sofia) Portugal (11 February 2009, Lisbon) Romania (27 April 2010, Bucharest) Luxembourg (14 June 2010, Luxemburg) Austria (5 September 2011, Chisinau) Estonia (19 October 2011, Tallinn) Czech Republic (29 November 2011, Prague) Belgium (12 September 2012, Brussels) Poland (9 September 2013, Warsaw) Hungary (28 November 2013, Chisinau)

13. MD Policies on demographic security New National Strategic Programme on demographic security for 2014-2016 (approved in July 2014) National Programme for mainstreaming aging issues in development polices (approved in June 2014) National Action Plan on the reintegration support of the citizens retuned from abroad for 2014 – 2016 (approved in May 2014)

14. Key priorities and strategic objectives (legal migration & mobility) To develop and implement circular migration schemes Effectively support the implementation of economic empowerment programs Further continue to sign bilateral agreements on social protection and labour migration Support the implementation of the concept of Lifelong Learning within the national education system by developing a viable and efficient mechanism for the validation and recognition of skills and competences. Guidance in the implementation of the National Strategy on Vocational Education Training, especially for developing Occupational Standards Create the legal framework for the recognition of diplomas, academic qualifications, skills and competencies (including those obtained as a result of non-formal and informal learning), including the recognition of diplomas. Effective management of the mobility of health professionals Further strengthen the capacities of the National Employment Agency

15. Trends of migration within Post-2015 people at the centre/migrant centric projects setting a global agenda for economic mobility cutting costs of mobility and in particular on visa cutting costs to remittances (more has to be done to make transfers cheaper, faster and safer at both ends of each transaction) respect and promote international labor standards, and respect the rights of migrants in their workplaces Special focus on employment and decent work, inclusive growth, environment & climate change, and access to basic social services (notably health and education)

16. Possible MD contribution to SEE Share from MD experience on implementing M&D at the national level + tools for evidence based polices UN post-2015 agenda/GFMD Link with Eastern Partnership countries/other regional structures Go sectoral (e.i. Negotiating Agreements with EU MS on the Effective Integrated Management of Health Personnel Migration) Go Local Bilateral Agreements on the transfer of social security benefits + Labour Migration Visa Free

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