The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) marked on Wednesday a three-decade journey as a migration management organization, focusing on research, policy development, capacity building, and migration dialogues.
Managing director OEC Mr Naseer Kasani highlighted the evolving dynamics of migration, emphasizing the importance of skill partnerships among countries, legal pathways to Europe, and a rights-based approach.
He stressed the “significance of aligning education and training systems with labor market demands for both sending and receiving countries.” The reception brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including diplomats, policymakers, international organizations, and civil society representatives, promoting a rich environment for migration dialogue and exchange of ideas.
The highlight of the event was the official launch of the project “Improving Migration Management in Selected Silk Routes and Central Asian Countries,” presented by ICMPD’s Director General, Dr. Michael Spindelegger. Dr. Spindelegger highlighted Pakistan’s critical role as a long-standing partner for ICMPD, underscoring its strategic cooperation in labor migration, skills development, integrated border management, and combating irregular migration.
