The Jewish Agency for Israel: the experience of interaction between the state and quasi-ngos in the field of migration policy

The article analyzes the experience of interaction between the State of Israel and a quasinon-governmental organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, in the field of migration policy. The authors examine the historical path of the agency's development, starting from its creation in 1929 as an expanded body uniting the World Zionist Organization and representatives of the Jewish diasporas, to its modern role as a manager and implementer of migration and absorption programs. Special attention is paid to the agency's relationship with the Government of Israel, its interaction with the Ministry of Absorption (Ministry of Aliyah and Integration), as well as its role in attracting and integrating new immigrants into Israeli society. The authors consider the negative aspects of such interaction, including problems of coordination, duplication of efforts and maldistribution of responsibilities, as well as positive ones, including agency’s greater flexibility and its ability to mitigate the costs of the malfunctioning of the bureaucratic apparatus. The article also provides an overview of the agency's current activities, which are increasingly related to the maintenance of Jewish identity among foreign diasporas. In conclusion it is emphasized that the Jewish Agency remains an important tool in realizing Israel's strategic interests, especially in situations requiring rapid response to migration challenges.