Socioeconomic Integration of the Migrants in Colombia

About this project

Colombia's recent response to migration has been recognised as an international example of solidarity. Its policy of welcoming and relaxing migration in the last years has placed the country at the forefront of the dialogue on migration in Latin America. The government of recently elected President, Gustavo Petro, received from his predecessor a well-developed policy and institutional framework for the care and integration of the Venezuelan migrant population; but its full implementation is still a work in progress.President Petro seems to have a broader vision of the migration crisis, as he frames it within the concept of human mobility and within the government priorities for human security and social justice. In the same direction, the basis for the National Development Plan (2022-2026) establishes that the government will promote ¿mechanisms to improve the quality of life of this population, based on dignity and respect for their rights, without xenophobia or discrimination, which will allow progress towards a fairer society, with better living conditions and economic security for all¿. Although migration flows from Venezuela may be decreasing  compared to previous years and the economic situation in the neighbouring country shows modest signs of improvement, the reality is that Venezuelan migrants continue to enter the country, they already represent around 6% of the population and most of them are young people willing to stay and build a new life. After their regu…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 5Gender Equality
• 10Reduced Inequalities

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Colombia

Sectors

Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobilityCivilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Main focusClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributesMaternal, newborn and child health · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-61633.

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