Migration policy framework for Africa and plan of action (2018 – 2030) 2.2 Regional cooperation and harmonisation of labour migration policies Bilateral and multilateral efforts that aim to strengthen labour migration cooperation can serve to foster regular labour migration; meet the supply and demand needs of domestic and foreign labour markets; promote enforcement of labour standards; and reduce recourse to irregular migration. RECs can contribute to these efforts, by fostering labour mobility at the regional level. Recommended strategies 38 i. Provide visas on arrival for all African citizens. ii. Enhance cooperation and coordination amongst States in sub-regions and regions with a view to facilitating free movement at bilateral, sub-regional and regional levels. iii. Maintain open and continued contact and communication between States of origin and destination in order to ensure fair working conditions for nationals working abroad. iv. Develop technical implementation frameworks and administrative processes for labour mobility agreements by engaging all the relevant actors, such as trade and immigration authorities, the private sector and professional boards, and include coordination mechanisms and instruments between the relevant agencies and actors. v. Harmonise and strengthen implementation of AU and REC free movement provisions related to residence and establishment, in order to aid labour mobility. vi. Revise national employment policies and labour codes in order to align them to the AU and REC free movement provisions. vii. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Free Movement of Persons protocols and provisions, and identify activities and policies which can enhance their implementation. viii. Undertake research which highlights the economic gains increased mobility will bring, including labour market analysis to identify imbalances in labour markets and opportunities for skills matching, and use the findings to promote the implementation of free movement regimes. ix. Undertake skills gaps analyses and skills forecasting to determine the skills that will be necessary in the short, medium and long term for the economic development of the regions and support Member States in adapting their education systems and training courses toward qualifications that will be needed across the region. x. Enhance the AU Labour Migration Advisory Committee to support regional economic integration and development.