Workshop On Raising Awareness of NACORAC’s Operations Held in Ankara

As part of the Supporting the Institutional Capacity of the National Coordination and Joint Risk Analysis Centre (NACORAC) Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Representation of ICMPD in Türkiye, with the Presidency of Migration Management as the primary beneficiary, a workshop was held in Ankara on 25-26 December 2024 to raise awareness of the operations of the National Coordination and Joint Risk Analysis Centre (NACORAC).

Organised within the scope of the Border Management Portfolio of the Representation of ICMPD in Türkiye, the workshop aimed to contribute to the enhancement of data-driven decision-making mechanisms in Türkiye's border management and to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation.

Inter-Institutional Exchange of Views Held During The Two-Day Workshop

Throughout the workshop, discussions focused not only on improving the understanding of the National Coordination and Joint Risk Analysis Centre (NACORAC) among institutions responsible for migration and border management and raising awareness of its operations but also on reviewing ongoing efforts to enhance the Centre’s institutional capacity and outlining future objectives in detail. The first day of the event brought together a total of 101 participants, including representatives from relevant public institutions such as the Presidency of Migration Management, Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Trade, Directorate General of Security, Gendarmerie General Command, and Coast Guard Command, as well as academics and civil society representatives. On the second day, technical and operational progress sessions were held with the participation of central and local stakeholders, which were attended by 73 participants in total.

Participants contributed their insights on key presentations, including the introduction of the 2024 Annual Risk Analysis Report and the roadmap developed to enhance NACORAC’s operational capabilities. Additionally, good practices and strategies aimed at strengthening inter-institutional cooperation, information sharing, and coordination were discussed. Various sessions addressed irregular migration, transnational crimes, and security threats, focusing on potential solutions. With the active participation of stakeholder institution representatives, challenges related to joint efforts and coordination were examined, and recommendations to support progress in these areas were recorded.

Regarding the NACORAC Project

The Supporting the Institutional Capacity of the National Coordination and Joint Risk Analysis Centre (NACORAC) Project aims to enhance Türkiye’s capacity in border security and management, improve risk analysis processes, and strengthen national and international cooperation in border management. The project seeks to ensure more effective coordination among institutions working in the field of border security.

Funded by the European Union, the main beneficiary of the project is the National Coordination and Joint Risk Analysis Centre (NACORAC) under the Directorate General of Border Management within the Presidency of Migration Management. The project is implemented with contributions from relevant stakeholders in the field of border management.

For more information on the NACORAC Project, please visit:  https://www.icmpd.org/our-work/projects/supporting-the-institutional-capacity-of-the-national-coordination-and-joint-risk-analysis-centre-nacorac  ziyaret edebilirsiniz.

Regarding ICMPD

Founded in 1993, the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation with 21 Member States and close to 500 staff members. Active in more than 90 countries worldwide, ICMPD holds UN observer status and cooperates with more than 240 partners including EU institutions and UN agencies. The Vienna-based organisation’s representation in Türkiye has two offices, one in Ankara and the other in İstanbul.