AFRICAN UNION-HORN OF AFRICA INITIATIVE (AUHOAI) 5 YEAR PLAN

Develop and adopt a clear Terms of Reference to define clarity on structure, modality and leadership of the Initiative As a start, the AUHoAI secretariat will work closely with Member States to develop a clear Terms of Reference to guide the operational modality of this Initiative. [...] Develop and adopt a strategic Plan of Action to guide the work of the Initiative Building on the existing Plan of Action for the Law Enforcement Working Group, the initiative will develop a forward-looking strategic Plan for the Initiative to guide its work and operations. [...] Harmonization of Collaborate with RECs to harmonize Consistency in legal Legal Frameworks national legislation on TIP and SOM frameworks across the in line with the AU Convention on region for stronger Preventing and Combating deterrence and Trafficking in Persons and the AU prosecution of TIP and Protocol on Smuggling of Migrants. [...] Exchange Facilitate exchange programs and Stronger regional networks Programs and secondments of law enforcement of TIP and SOM specialists Secondments and judicial officials between AU- HOAI member states and RECs to promote cross-learning and build regional expertise in TIP and SOM Joint Research and Collaborate with RECs on conducting Evidence-based policy Policy joint research on TIP and SOM m. [...] and leadership Develop & • Conduct needs • Launch and • Implement key Refine and adjust the Ensure successful Adopt Strategic assessment across officially rollout activities outlined plan based on completion of Plan of Action the Horn of Africa the strategic in the plan.