Asylum and Migration Completed

Assistance to Appeals Authority

Appeals Authority ·Greece

€475k

Grant awarded

Asylum and Migration (Capacity building of national asylum and migration management systems)

Programme

29 March 2021

Signed

About this project

The project will improve the effectiveness and quality of the appeals against the negative decisions issued by the Asylum Service on claims for international protection. The improvements of the appeals procedures will be achieved through capacity-building measures, increased staffing, organizational changes and improved infrastructure, technical systems and equipment. The Norwegian Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) will support the project by providing experiences and expertise. The project will include the following main activities: <ul> <li>Staffing and operation of appeals committees to examine back-log of asylum cases; </li> <li>Establishing, staffing and technical equipment for operating a Country of Origin (CoI) unit; </li> <li>Creation and maintenance of a website for the Appeals Authority;</li> <li>Capacity-building of staff through e.g. establishing training complimentary to training provided by other organisations and study visits;</li> <li>Introduction of case management systems, as Qlik Sense;</li> <li>Establishing and equipping the library for the Appeals Authority. </li> </ul>

Bilateral cooperation results

Having a Donor Project Partner was crucial for the successful implementation of the Project and brought significant advantages: - Expertise and Know-How: The DPP contributed specialized knowledge and best practices that were essential for addressing complex challenges related to asylum procedures and system enhancements. Their experience in managing similar projects added valuable insights into the design and execution of the project. - Resource Sharing: The DPP provided access to resources & tools that might not have been available otherwise. This included advanced technologies, training programmes and methodologies that were integral to improving the operations of the Authority. - Capacity building: The partnership facilitated extensive capacity building through workshops, training sessions and knowledge exchange, which strengthened the skills and competencies of the project team and broader staff at the Authority. Main Results of the partnership: • The collaboration with the DPP led to shared results such as improved processes and systems for managing asylum applications (enhanced procedural frameworks, more efficient case management and streamlined operations). • The exchange of experiences and expertise led to a deeper appreciation of different approaches to asylum management and regulatory practices. • The successful outcomes and collaborative efforts generated broader interest from stakeholders, including government agencies and CSOs. This increased visibility helped to highlight the project's success and the value of international cooperation. • The improvements and lessons learned from the collaboration have been applied in other contexts within the Authority, and the knowledge exchange has led to ongoing discussions about further cooperation on related issues. • The project’s success and the bilateral collaboration extended to the regional and European level, contributing to a broader dialogue on best practices in asylum management & influencing policy discussions within the EU framework. • The project received increased visibility through media coverage and public acknowledgment of the successful bilateral collaboration. This not only highlighted the project's achievements but also showcased the benefits of international partnerships.

Project partners

Donor project partner: The Norwegian Immigration Appeals Board- UNE Donor project partner· Norway

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