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Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation Framework

Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation Framework. Presentation by Jean-Noël Wetterwald, UNHCR Regional Representative and Regional Coordinator for South East Asia. Bali Process on People Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime Ad Hoc Group Meeting

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Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation Framework

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  1. Operationalisation of theRegional Cooperation Framework Presentation by Jean-Noël Wetterwald, UNHCR Regional Representative and Regional Coordinator for South East Asia Bali Process on People Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime Ad Hoc Group Meeting 11-12 October 2011; Sydney, Australia

  2. Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation FrameworkBackground 4th Bali Regional Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia 29-30 March 2011 Agreed to an inclusive but non-binding Regional Cooperation Framework (RCF) to cooperate to reduce irregular movement through the region • UNHCR presented a Discussion Note on the Operationalisation of Regional Cooperation Framework • Steering Committee Members provided comments to discussion note Steering Group Meeting in Brisbane, Australia 17 June 2011 Ad Hoc Group meeting in Sydney, Australia 11-12 October 2011 Presentation of the document entitled The Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation Framework in the Asia Pacific Region

  3. Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation FrameworkRecommendation 1: Establishment of RSO Concept Co-Chairs Australia Indonesia Regional Support Office

  4. Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation FrameworkRecommendation 2: Establishment of Working Groups Concept Regional Support Office Training and Capacity Building Ad Hoc Working Groups Research Practical Projects Processing and Case Management Resettlement and Burden Sharing Migration Management Return

  5. Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation FrameworkIrregular movement by sea Concept Possible specific activities • Recommendation 3 – • Recommendation 4 – Pilot study on information exchange and data analysis Regional Roundtable on Rescue at Sea Global Expert Meeting

  6. Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation FrameworkTerms of Reference for Regional Support Office Annex • Purpose: Support and strengthen practical cooperation on refugee protection and international migration • Objectives: Support facility and focal point for Bali Process Member States • Structure: Under the oversight of the Co-Chairs in consultation with UNHCR and IOM • Location: In South East Asia • Budget: Staff allocation and financial contributions from Steering Group Member States and others

  7. Operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation FrameworkTerms of Reference for Regional Support Office, continued Annex Cross-cutting activities Short and long term • Information sharing/ data collection management • Capacity building and exchange of best practices • Pooling of common technical resources • Logistical and operational support for joint pilot projects

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