Objectives To give a clear overview of the different types and scope of national instruments on internal displacement To define the type and scope of a ID: 1018690
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1. Preparation:Scope and type
2. ObjectivesTo give a clear overview of the different types and scope of national instruments on internal displacement To define the type and scope of a national instrument required for the country in question
3. The instrumentAn effective instrument should:Be binding or politically supportedEstablish roles and responsibilitiesAllocate resources to those responsible for activitiesThe ‘right’ instrument should:Address the situation in questionBe appropriate to the country’slegal traditionTake the political landscape into account
4. Comprehensive or partial?Scope All causes All phases A cause An area A phase A themeKampala Convention and Great Lakes Pact require full domesticationDisplacement caused by conflictProperty compensationDurable solutionsAreas affected by disasters
5. Displacement-specific v sectoralDisplacement-specificA single integrated instrument that covers all displacement issuesAfghanistan, Kenya, Uganda, Ukraine and Yemen, soon Somalia and Somaliland, draft in Nigeria SectoralAddress displacement issues via the amendment or alteration of existing legisation and regulations Combination of the two (as in Georgia)?
6. “What’s your type?”TypeThe Kampala Convention and Great Lakes Pact require domestication by law, but article 3.2 of the convention also envisages policies, strategies and action plans as appropriate Laws and other binding legislation:Strengthen existing policies by amending domestic lawsEnable policy implementationPolicies, strategies and action plans: Are not binding but may create obligations for civil servantsOften complement or pave the way for an act
7. Additional capacity and expertiseTechnical supportAdvisory role to the lead authorityFacilitate consultations with stakeholdersUndertake or assist in profiling exerciseUndertake or assist in legal reviewAssist in technical draftingAdvisory role and support in implementation
8. ChecklistCommon understanding of displacementKnowledge and information enhancedStakeholders mappedData collected or being collectedLegal review done or being doneDecision taken on scope of instrumentDecision taken on type of instrumentExternal support requested