Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund 

ObjectivesFund scope

Rooted in 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development philosophy, the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) promotes the notion that migration is a layered reality with challenges and opportunities that affect countries of origin, transit, and destination.  

The Migration MPTF helps stakeholders close the gap between national plans, Global Compact migration targets, and Sustainable Development Goal achievement—SDG target 10.7 in particular. Affiliation with the Trust Fund signifies that members are willing to, “Facilitate the orderly, safe and responsible migration and mobility of people through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.” 

The Migration MPTF is the only financial mechanism currently in use in by development organizations that is fully dedicated to supporting collective action on migration. This includes fostering mutual trust, determination, and solidarity between national governments and other stakeholders to broker the application of safe, orderly, and regular migration practices.  

Strategic framework and theory of change 

At the heart of the Global Compact are 10 principles for success that respect the sovereignty of Member States as they develop comprehensive migration policies according to local and cross-border contexts. The Migration MPTF adopted these guidelines and encourages the United Nations and other stakeholders to uphold them when rolling out initiatives that embody Global Compact commitments and the following: 

1. People-centered 
2. International cooperation 
3. National sovereignty 
4. Rule of law and due process 
5. Sustainable development 
6. Human rights 
7. Gender-responsive 
8. Child-sensitive 
9. Whole-of-government approaches 
10. Whole-of-society approaches 

Joint programmes are designed in collaboration with migration experts, United Nations organizations, local authorities, migrant and host communities, and migrant organizations. Programmes supported by the Trust Fund are nationally owned, aligned with United Nations Development System reform measures, coherent, innovative, transparent, and result in stronger cross-border partnerships and networks.  

GovernanceGovernance arrangements

Steering Committee  

The Migration MPTF is governed by the Steering Committee, a multi-partner decision-making body chaired by the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The Steering Committee takes decisions by consensus and is responsible for several tasks some of which include, providing oversight and exercising overall accountability of the Trust Fund; reviewing and approving proposals submitted for funding; instructing the Administrative Agent to transfer resources, and reviewing Trust Fund status and overall progress against the results-based matrix.  

Consultative Forum  

The Forum convenes once a year, providing stakeholders with a platform to discuss Trust Fund operations, progress, and future direction. With support from the Fund Management Unit, the Chair of the Steering Committee provides an update at the Forum on the status of the Fund, adoption or revision of investment plans, allocation decisions, and reviewing achievements and challenges.  

Fund Management Unit  

The Fund Management Unit is responsible for day-to-day Trust Fund operations and providing management support to the Steering Committee. The Unit draws on the technical expertise of network members and is housed at IOM headquarters in Geneva. The Fund Management Unit is responsible for coordinating and executing all management functions of the Migration MPTF, planning Steering Committee meetings, and maintaining records of decisions taken. 

Administrative Agent 

Funds are routed by way of a pass-through mechanism. Participating Organizations receive funds through the Administrative Agent, Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) Office. The Administrative Agent is responsible for the receipt, administration and management of contributions from donors, disbursement of funds to Participating Organizations, and consolidation and dissemination of progress reports to donors.  

Recipient Organizations 

Programme implementation is the responsibility of participating organizations, including from government and civil society. Each organization/institution is programmatically and financially responsible for resources received. 

Projects

Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund

Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund is currently supporting count_projects ongoing projectscount_globalInterregional and count_countries country-specific. This table shows the most recently approved ongoing projects.

All project financial information can be found in the Financials section, including delivery analysis by organization, theme and project; project financial status by country and by theme.

Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund

ResultsFocus on impact and results

The Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund supports national governments in the adoption and implementation of the Global Compact. Trust Fund members are encouraged to adopt migration approaches that are locally-owned and benefit communities of origin, transit, and destination, as well as migrants. 

In this section you will find the latest editions of reports that detail Fund performance and results.  

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