Introduction

Understanding migration in relation to economic cycles and demographic parameters is a major challenge for countries at all levels of economic development. With migration recognized as a major structural factor in the global economy and as an important element in addressing demographic realities, the 2011 second intersessional workshop of the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) on “Economic Cycles, Demographic Change and Migration” offered an opportunity for IOM’s membership to discuss experiences, exchange effective policy options and lessons learned, and identify areas for capacity-building to meet current and future challenges. In the context of the IDM’s overarching theme “The Future of Migration: Building Capacities for Change”, the IDM brought together governments, members of civil society and experts for an open discussion on ways to best govern the interdependencies between migration, economic cycles and demographic change.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities and Communities