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Regional Challenges of West African Migration

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African and European Perspectives

West African Studies

Over the last few years, the international agenda of migration has been particularly intense. Regular meetings between Africa and Europe, such as in Rabat (July 2006), Tripoli (November 2006) and Paris (November 2008) exemplify this. Within this context the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)' Common Approach on Migration, adopted in January 2008, confirmed the need for a co-ordinated regional response. Indeed, 90% of West African migration is intra-regional.

This publication presents contributions by international experts on various aspects of West African migration. It provides a contrasting perspective to current debates which essentially focus on security issues. This rather non-institutional approach promotes a constant dialogue based on analyses of the actual situation: the authors encourage "win-win" mobility for all parties involved (Europe, North Africa and West Africa), whether it be a host, transit or departure country.

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Contents


Summary

1st Part: What are the Prospects for a West African Common Approach on Migration?

  • Chapter 1: Migration Management in West Africa within the context of ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons and the Common Approach on Migration: Challenges and Prospects, by Aderanti Adepo 
  • Chapter 2: The Co-operation on Readmission and Enforced Return in the African-European Context, by Jean-Pierre Cassarino
  • Chapter 3: Migration and Settlement Management in Sub-Saharan and West Africa, by Jean-Marie Cour
  • Chapter 4: Migration and Development in ECOWAS Countries: What Role for the Maghreb?, by Mehdi Lahlo
  • Chapter 5: Migration and Population in West Africa: Political Issues and Perspectives, by Dieudonné Ouedraogo
  • Chapter 6: Ecowas, an Area of Free Movement and First Border Post for the Schengen Area, by Nelly Robin

2nd Part: Case Studies of Mauritania and Senegal

  • Chapter 7: Mauritania: Restrictions on the “Return Effects” of Intense and Diverse Migratory Movements, by Ali Bensa
  • Chapter 8: Migrants Criminalised While Making the Journey by Mandiogou Ndiaye and Nelly Robin

3rd Part: Interventions and Interviews

  • Chapter 9: Niger – A Crossroads of African Migration Networks, Interview with Guy-Michel Bolouvi
  • Chapitre 10: Migration Towards and Transiting Through the Central Sahara: From
    International to Local Patterns and Practices, Interview with Julien Brachet
  • Chapter 11: The Relationship between Migration and Development, by Jean-Christophe Deberre
  • Chapter 12: A Few Questions for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Interview with the FCO

Annexes

  • Annex A: Ecowas Common Approach on Migration
  • Annex B: Article 13 – Migration
  • Annex C:The Demo-Economic and Spatial Approach of WALTPS
  • Glossary
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