Swiss Civil Society Organisations Platform on Migration and Development

The importance of civil society in the international dialogue on migration and development is increasingly acknowledged. Switzerland has a long-standing tradition to involve its civil society in the relevant debates. The Swiss civil society working on migration and development - with their multifaceted role as migrants’ interlocutors, evidence bearers as well as major project implementers - can contribute importantly to shape adequate migration and development policies and assess their relevance and sustainability.

The contribution of the Swiss civil society to migration and development is strengthened and civil society organizations participate meaningfully in national and global policy dialogues on migration and development as well as in the implementation of relevant policies.

Members of the Swiss CSO Platform, including NGOs, migrant organizations, research institutions and possibly private sector actors, benefit through the sharing of knowledge and experiences, capacity building and stronger linkages with relevant migration and development stakeholders internationally and nationally.

The ultimate beneficiaries are migrants and their families who benefit from the results of a relevant and well-informed and coherent national and global policy dialogue and the increased quality of services provided by CSOs.

Outcome 1: Formalized coordination of the heterogeneous landscape of Swiss civil society organizations working on and interested in migration and development related issues.

Outcome 2: Enhanced communication and regular exchange of information with the Swiss government.

Outcome 3: Strengthened participation in international processes on migration and development and enhanced dialogue with the corresponding global civil society.

Fase 1 15.06.2015 - 31.10.2018   (Completed)