Advancing Employment & Tackling Irregular Migration- Key Insights from our Conference in Brussels

The Counterfactual Impact Evaluation Final Dissemination Event in Brussels gathered experts and policymakers to discuss employment creation and irregular migration solutions in Africa. The event highlighted findings from 84 employment interventions supported by the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) across the Horn of Africa and the Sahel Lake Chad Region. With around 30 participants on-site and additional attendees joining online, discussions are centered on evaluating the relevance, effectiveness, and broader impacts of these initiatives.

Key Discussions

Panel I: Employment & Economic Empowerment

This session delves into how EU support can effectively boost employment in Africa, addressing structural barriers, economic empowerment for vulnerable groups, and strategic lessons for future programming.

Panel II: Tackling Irregular Migration
This panel focused on shared challenges in irregular migration, panelists debate the need for a common vision, success factors in addressing root causes, and the role of employment as a long-term solution to mitigate migration pressures.

The event fostered knowledge-sharing to shape future policies and sustainable employment strategies. With diverse perspectives and data-driven insights, we aim to create lasting change in development interventions.