Following a coffee break, the second panel, Policy Responses and Regional Cooperation to Address Irregular Migration in Morocco and the Mediterranean, brought the focus to policy evaluation and collaborative solutions.
Notable speakers included:
Mr. Ivan Martin (Policy Center for the New South)
Ms. Aurélie Eragne (National Human Rights Council)
Dr. Norman Sempijja (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University)
Ms. Alicia Tintelin (Hijra Legal Clinic Morocco)
Panelists critically assessed Morocco’s migration policies, identifying implementation gaps and discussing how well these policies align with international frameworks. The discussion emphasized the role of regional and international organizations in fostering cooperation and sustainable development to address the root causes of migration.
The panel explored the value of strengthening partnerships between Morocco and its Mediterranean neighbors, drawing from successful practices in other regions and proposing innovative strategies for managing migration, enhancing integration efforts, and reducing the risks of irregular migration.
Watch for expert insights on how regional cooperation can shape effective and humane migration policy across the Mediterranean.