Eritrea

BACKGROUND

At independence, the state of Eritrea inherited a destroyed service sector and physical infrastructure and its human resources base was destroyed with little or no institutional capacity left.

The Government of Eritrea places a high priority on the development of its human and institutional resources. The objectives of the National Human and Resources Development (HDR) strategy stress the need for developing the nation's intellectual and creative power, equipping every citizen with the necessary skills and ensuring vibrant, highly motivated and dynamic youth ready and efficient to lead the country to progress and development.

National security issues have however affected the processes of institution building so critical to the newly emerged state. Notwithstanding the fact that Eritrea has made much headway since independence in establishing national institutions, there is need to deepen the gains especially in ensuring the public service institutions at national, regional and local levels function efficiently. Capacity building programs and activities will hence be of critical importance, both to the national development agenda and to the achievement of the MDGs.

So far, since its inception as institution from scratch, the Department of Immigration and Nationality has done its level best in setting up its operational activities, extending its services through out the country and developing its internal capabilities.

OBJECTIVES

This intervention aims to strengthen the institutional and human capacity of the Department of Immigration and Nationality (DIN) in order to carry out its duties and responsibilities effectively and efficiently. The Department is working hard to provide efficient services to the public with its available resources. However, it is facing major constraints in rendering its services due to lack of skilled labour, and technologically aided systems.

PROJECT DETAILS

UNDP will support the Department of Immigration and Nationality to enhance the skills of its staff and modernize the existing working systems to better serve the public. The major components of the capacity development project will include internal and external training and workshops, provision of equipment and supplies, development and implementation of systems, including data entry modules and communication networks.

 EXPECTED RESULTS