At the Sixth Bali Process Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia on 23 March 2016, Ministers recognised that timely, safe and dignified returns of persons found not to be owed international protection is an important element of orderly migration. Building on outcomes from the Roundtable on Returns and Reintegration, in Manila, Philippines in December 2015, Ministers agreed to the establishment of a Technical Experts Group to exchange best practices with respect to returns and reintegration.
The Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration supports Bali Process members to share information on returns and reintegration, including key policy initiatives, trends and issues, and to identify opportunities for cooperation and capacity building.
The Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration is co-chaired by Australia and the Philippines and reports annually to the Bali Process Ad Hoc Group. It brings together a network of experts from the sixteen states and three international organisations that form the Ad Hoc Group membership.
Priorities and Regional Progress
The Seventh Meeting of the Bali Process Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration (TEG-RR) was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 3 to 5 December 2024. The meeting brought together 83 representatives from 34 states and organisations, underscoring the shared commitment to strengthen government-to-government cooperation in addressing the challenges of transnational returns and reintegration.
During the meeting, members highlighted two key priorities moving forward:
- Implementing whole-of-society approaches to support long-term, sustainable reintegration; and
- Enhancing biometrics and identity capabilities among members and observers.
These priorities reaffirm the commitment of TEG-RR members to advancing practical cooperation and building resilient systems that support effective returns and sustainable reintegration across the region.
Bali Process Thematic Brief on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR)
This Thematic Reference Brief presents AVRR as an essential component of a comprehensive package of measures, providing migrants and governments with a wide range of tools to support effective and sustainable solutions.
Bali Process Policy Guide on Returns and Reintegration
This policy guide provides overarching guidance on the core principles and approaches for the successful design and formulation of policies on returns and reintegration by the member states of the Bali Process.
RSO Resources
The Regional Support Office of the Bali Process supports the work of Bali Process Working Groups and Member States through the development of practical resources and information. You can find publications grouped here – searchable by topic, year, resource type and language.
Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration Past Events
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