Launch of the MCP Algeria Project | ICMPD

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On 1 October 2025, the Algerian Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and with the support of the Government of the Netherlands, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and the Swiss Confederation, officially launched the Governance of Migration Capacity Partnership in Algeria (MCP Algeria). This initiative marks a key step toward strengthening migration governance in Algeria through institutional capacity development, inter-agency coordination, and knowledge exchange — promoting a balanced approach that integrates humanitarian, security, and developmental dimensions. The launch ceremony, held in Algiers under the supervision of H.E. Mr. Saïd Sayoud, Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport, along with Mr. Michael Spindelegger, Director General of ICMPD brought together senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, and international partners. Speakers included: H.E. Mr. Saïd Sayoud, Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport Mr. Michael Spindelegger, Director General, ICMPD H.E. Mr. Rachid Meddah, Ambassador and Director General of Consular Affairs and the National Community Abroad Mr. Victor Cramer, Deputy Director-General for International Migration, Department of Asylum and Migration, The Netherlands H.E. Ms. Katrine From Hoyer, Ambassador of Denmark to Algeria H.E. Mr. Hendrick Krauskopf, Vice Director, State Secretariat of Migration, Director of International Affairs, Switzerland. 🔗 Find information on MCP Algeria at: https://www.icmpd.org/our-work/projects/governance-in-migration-capacity-partnership-algeria-mcp-algeria 🔗 Learn more about ICMPD's work at: https://www.icmpd.org/ 🌐Follow @icmpd on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-centre-for-migration-policy-development-/ - X: https://twitter.com/ICMPD - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICMPD - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/icmpd.org 📧 Subscr