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Capability Gap Health risks related to the daily operations of practitioners Background Practitioners operate in a highly stressful environment, often amid humanitarian crises. They face health hazards related to both psychological and physical health, two aspects closely inter-related in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has made a huge impact on the psychology of …

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Capability Gap Existing technological tools used by practitioners are outdated Background There is a general lack of advanced technological mechanisms and resources at the disposal of practitioners, which would be vital in order to improve efficiency in preventive security measures. For example, there is a perceived need for sophisticated border crossing preventive mechanisms such as …

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Capability Gap Lack of a common risk analysis process Background The Common Integrated Risk Analysis Model (CIRAM) is a model that LEAs in Member states have to apply. It is regulatory by FRONTEX and mandatory for all Member States integrating all the aspects from border management. The monitoring and assessment are carried out by FRONTEX …

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Capability Gap Information databases / repositories from various practitioners at National and European level are not interconnected. Background Information exchange among practitioners of EU Member States, as well as between Member States   and third countries, is of crucial importance. Limited access to information regarding third countries provides an additional obstacle. Municipalities, NGOs, and universities have …

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Capability Gap Lack of effective and enhanced cooperation among EU Member States, as well as between Member States and third countries – Need for an advanced return process. Background A priority of utmost importance is the effective cooperation not only among Member States but also with third countries, whether they are countries of origin or …

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Capability Gap No adequate training is provided to practitioners regarding current legislation with respect to migrant smuggling and the protection of unaccompanied minors. Background There is a need for consistent and continuous training regarding identification techniques at the external borders, which should mainly consist of screening technology and up-to-date workshops on investigative tools, persecution processes, …

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Capability Gap Insufficient means and lack of coordination for effective Search and Rescue (SaR)Operations Background Although search and rescue as a definition is not present in the online Cambridge dictionary (2021)[1] Science Daily[2] defines as search and rescue (SAR) an operation mounted by emergency services, often well-trained volunteers, to find someone believed to be in …

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