The plan sets out twelve strategic objectives for 2025–2030, addressing the structural challenges that have affected the Belgian reception system in recent years. Prolonged saturation of facilities, pressure on minimum standards, and shortages of reception places have impacted both residents and staff. Rooted in the 2025–2029 federal government agreement and aligned with national and European frameworks, the plan aims to stabilise core functions, anticipate unforeseen events, and manage reception capacity more flexibly through a structural buffer policy.

To develop a reliable and agile reception system that promotes applicants’ autonomy and addresses vulnerabilities, Fedasil plans to ensure adequate and adaptable reception capacity, with sites activated or reduced as needed. Reception trajectories will be phased and differentiated according to procedure type and individual needs, while daily support will focus on psychological wellbeing and vulnerable groups. Collective reception remains the foundation, complemented by ambulatory support for applicants with private accommodation. The Agency will promote autonomy through guidance and integration measures, provide personalised orientation for those with a high probability of protection, and support coherent return pathways for applicants without a legal stay perspective.

For a performing internal organisation, Fedasil aims to strengthen resilience, improve operational performance, and support staff wellbeing. This includes modernising financial management, digitalising core processes, enhancing data use for monitoring and evaluation, and investing in flexible and sustainable personnel planning. Organisational culture will be developed around trust, participative leadership, and continuous learning, while staff skills and career development are actively supported.

Finally, regarding effective collaborations and factual communication, the Agency intends to reinforce cooperation with reception partners, specialised service providers, authorities across the asylum chain, and European frameworks. Transparent communication with public authorities, civil society, and local communities will be prioritised, alongside support for research to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the reception system. Fedasil also seeks to strengthen strategic coordination and operational alignment within the Belgian asylum chain, ensuring responsiveness to evolving needs.

For further details, please read the management plan in French or in Dutch below.