[{"bbox": [85, 151, 1145, 205], "category": "Text", "text": "INTEGRATE integration centres as a strategy to promote a one-stop shop for migrants for their social and economic integration."}, {"bbox": [85, 216, 1145, 350], "category": "Text", "text": "However, the OASIMP has been abolished by the new government and its functions and competencies will be absorbed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For the time being, institutional arrangements are being adjusted within the government, but it is important to highlight the relevance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has been at the forefront of policy and institutional developments around the Comprehensive Migration Policy and the dialogue with the international community and donors, assuming command and leadership."}, {"bbox": [85, 361, 1145, 469], "category": "Text", "text": "The Government of Colombia recognises that a unified institutional response, with clear objectives and a roadmap for action, is necessary to address the migration crisis. CONPES 4100 is a step towards the consolidation of inter-institutional coordination mechanisms that bring together institutions from different sectors to strengthen the nation's response capacity."}, {"bbox": [85, 480, 1145, 614], "category": "Text", "text": "In addition, challenges ahead in terms of social, economic and cultural integration of migration need to be addressed in order to realise the contribution of migrants to the country's development and prosperity. This requires effective inter-agency and inter-sectoral work. CONPES 4100 aims to address these challenges and adapt the institutional response to new integration needs, while acknowledging the role of sustainable livelihoods of migrant populations and their host communities for an effective and successful integration."}, {"bbox": [85, 625, 1145, 706], "category": "Text", "text": "Finally, this policy recognises the importance of implementing a differential approach to integration by strengthening the state's response capacity to prevent and address gender-based violence, sexual and labour exploitation and other gender-related inequalities."}, {"bbox": [85, 717, 1145, 878], "category": "Text", "text": "The policy also states that for purposes of its compliance, the entities involved in its execution will prioritise, in accordance with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework of the respective sector, sufficient resources to finance the activities under their responsibility as established in the policy Action and Monitoring Plan (PAS). The policy states that, in order to enable sustainable sources of financing, the National Development Plan (NDP) will carry out an analysis of possible mechanisms and sources of financing for the care and social and economic integration of the migrant population."}, {"bbox": [85, 889, 1145, 1049], "category": "Text", "text": "The tax reform being presented by the newly installed government foresees an increase in tax revenues of US$25 billion (1.72% of GDP) by 2023. It is also expected that at least an additional US$25 billion can be raised in the coming years by strengthening anti-evasion measures. In this scenario, the policy would find very favourable conditions to ensure sufficient resources from the general budget to finance the policy, taking into account President Petro's strong emphasis on social policies. However, for the policy implementation, agreements with other sectors such as the private sector and international cooperation will be necessary."}, {"bbox": [85, 1060, 1145, 1377], "category": "Text", "text": "Policy CONPES 4100 has the appropriate legal framework, institutions, monitoring and evaluation systems and control mechanisms. It is relevant and coherent with other migration policies at the national and international level. Finally, there is strong political will to comply with its commitments. CONPES 4100 has a strong potential for impact given the positive results achieved by the Colombian government through previous policies. In addition, the involvement of numerous State entities shows the real commitment of the country to the socioeconomic integration of migrants. However, there are some challenges that would require further support for the full implementation of the objectives of CONPES 4100. In particular, the strengthening of the Office for the Attention and Socio-Economic Integration of the Migrant Population and its political backing by the new government is essential for the sectors to recognise its leadership and commit resources to meet the policy's goals. Moreover, greater financial predictability is important to reduce dependence on external funds; and improving coordination mechanisms and information systems between the entities involved at national and sub-national levels. USAID, Germany and the EU are among the main donors."}, {"bbox": [97, 1392, 1123, 1447], "category": "Text", "text": "In conclusion, the policy is sufficiently relevant and credible for budget support contract objectives to be largely achieved. Therefore, the policy can be supported by the Commission with the proposed budget support contract."}, {"bbox": [97, 1472, 406, 1501], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 2.3.2 Macroeconomic Policy"}, {"bbox": [85, 1512, 1145, 1594], "category": "Text", "text": "The IMF approved in April 2022 a successor two-year arrangement for Colombia under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) of about US$9.8 billion. Colombia qualifies for the FCL by virtue of its very strong economic fundamentals and institutional policy frameworks and track record of implementing very strong policies."}, {"bbox": [1038, 1680, 1145, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 9 of 32"}]