Migration policy framework for Africa and plan of action (2018 – 2030) Recommended strategies 66 i. Incorporate the role of cities into national migration strategies. ii. Mainstream migration management into national urban policies and local development planning. iii. Empower cities with the necessary resources and capacities to harness the skills of migrants and effectively plan for and manage rural to urban migration. iv. Undertake research on rural-urban migration in order to deepen understanding regarding the unique issues faced by rural-urban migrants, especially migrant women, the main push and pull factors of rural-urban migration, links with international migration, gender dimensions of the phenomenon and recommended policy responses. Ensure to incorporate a gender perspective in all steps undertaken. v. Take steps to ensure that all persons migrating internally have adequate and genderresponsive access to basic services such as education, healthcare and employment, especially in urban centres with rapidly growing populations of migrants from rural areas. vi. Strengthen data gathering and research on factors, trends and characteristics of internal migration and geographical distribution of population and formulate more effective policies relating to population distribution and migration. vii. Promote the establishment and consolidation of democracy in African countries based on transparent, regular and participatory processes, respect for human rights and the rule of law. viii. Implement comprehensive macro-economic and sectoral policies, in concert with donor agencies and other partners, to reduce poverty, generate employment and investments opportunities in Africa. ix. Provide adequate information to prospective migrants on the opportunities and prospects of different destinations so that they can make informed decisions.