IOM Kuwait Country Strategy

In November 2019, the IOM Strategic Vision was presented to Member States, reflecting the Organization’s view of how it will need to develop over a five-year period. It intends to effectively address complex challenges and seize the many opportunities migration offers to both migrants and host societies. Kuwait Country Strategy 2020 2024 reflects the global IOM vision in the field of human mobility: protecting and supporting migrants, in addition to serving as a key source of advice on migration policy and practice. The Strategy explains the areas where IOM will be engaged with the Government of Kuwait to continue providing technical expertise in managing all forms and impacts of mobility. This Strategy is designed to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals that is aligned to the Kuwait National Development Plan and reflected in the United Nations Strategic Framework. Most importantly, this Strategy outlines how IOM will seek to address migration dynamics and emerging topics, including through the coordination of the local United Nations Network on Migration. As Kuwait is a strong partner in supporting humanitarian operations for IOM in the region, the Strategy also highlights the need for the continuous support that Kuwait undertakes in developing the resilience of communities in countries facing conflicts. I would like to thank colleagues at the country and regional office for their committed engagement in developing this Strategy, which reflects the global strategic objectives of IOM while adapting it to the context of Kuwait. The IOM Mission in Kuwait will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society organizations and academia on the priorities it sets out. We look forward to working over the next years to ensure that migration is safe, orderly and regular for the benefit of all.