Conclusion and recommendations

The 2015 IOM Conference on Migrants and Cities succeeded in drawing detailed attention to the imperative that the management of migration and its effects be an integral part of local governance specifically. Managing migration cannot be left to national authorities alone, despite the fact that it is national authorities that control the movement of people across international borders. This principal conclusion rests on the fact that contemporary migration, both internal and international, is now predominantly to cities, as opposed to rural destinations. The worldwide trend of increasing urbanization is a trend of increasing migration. Higher-income countries have become largely urban, with many having well over 80 per cent of their population living in cities. The future growth in urbanization now lies in lower-income countries, which are urbanizing at much higher rates than in the past. It is likely, therefore, that lower-income countries will experience the greatest policy challenges regarding migration to cities.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities and Communities