Migration
International Migration, Internal Migration, Mobility and Urbanization
Towards More Integrated Approaches
This new publication in the IOM Migration Research Series explores migration as one of the most problematic of the population variables. While reviewing the various instruments to measure international and internal migration, the research questions the tendency to consider the diverse forms of mobility separately from one another. The publication argues that human mobility is best conceived as a system that integrates internal and international migration within a single framework and that gives due account to tourism and its significant linkages with migration.
Blood and Borders
The Responsibility to Protect and the Problem of the Kin-State
Fatal journeys
Tracking lives lost during migration
Trafficking in Women (1924-1926)
The Paul Kinsie Reports for the League of Nations - Vol. 2
This book provides a transcription of the reports written by undercover agent Paul Kinsie for the League of Nations Special Body of Experts on Traffic in Women and Children in the mid-1920s. Between 1924 and 1926, a team travelled to more than a hundred cities in Europe, the Americas and the Mediterranean area to interview individuals involved in the regulation, repression, medical control, organization and practice of the sex trade. American undercover agents were included on the team to infiltrate the so-called ‘underworld’ and obtain ‘facts’ about the traffic. Among these, Kinsie was the most prolific. He visited more than forty cities and produced hundreds of reports in which his contacts with prostitutes, brothel owners, madams, pimps and procurers are described in detail. For a proper contextualization of the reports, scholars from around the world were asked to provide short introductions to the situation with regard to prostitution in each city that was visited. The book offers a unique source of information which is of great ethnographic value for people interested in the history of human trafficking and prostitution.
Trafficking in Women (1924-1926)
The Paul Kinsie Reports for the League of Nations - Vol. 1
This book provides a transcription of the reports written by undercover agent Paul Kinsie for the League of Nations Special Body of Experts on Traffic in Women and Children in the mid-1920s. Between 1924 and 1926, a team travelled to more than a hundred cities in Europe, the Americas and the Mediterranean area to interview individuals involved in the regulation, repression, medical control, organization and practice of the sex trade. American undercover agents were included on the team to infiltrate the so-called ‘underworld’ and obtain ‘facts’ about the traffic. Among these, Kinsie was the most prolific. He visited more than forty cities and produced hundreds of reports in which his contacts with prostitutes, brothel owners, madams, pimps and procurers are described in detail. For a proper contextualization of the reports, scholars from around the world were asked to provide short introductions to the situation with regard to prostitution in each city that was visited. The book offers a unique source of information which is of great ethnographic value for people interested in the history of human trafficking and prostitution.
An Assessment of Principal Regional Consultative Processes on Migration
The present study considers fourteen of the principal Regional Consultative Processes on Migration, spanning most regions of the globe. Based primarily on interviews with government officials and other actors involved in these processes, the Study asks what impact Regional Consultative Processes on Migration have had on migration governance and on fostering greater confidence in inter-State cooperation on migration. This Report sets out with a broad definition of migration governance. It identifies three distinct phases of the governance processes and analyses the contributions Regional Consultative Processes on Migration have made to each of these. The Study then proceeds to draw general lessons and recommendations from the experiences of different processes in terms of their working style and focus.
A Review of Data on Trafficking in the Republic of Korea
The US State Department included South Korea among its list of twenty-three countries that failed to meet minimum standards in attempting to stop the trafficking in human beings, primarily women and children exploited for prostitution. This report surveys the trafficking of women from countries such as the Philippines, Russia, and other nations of the former Soviet Union into South Korea. It systematically presents relevant data and research findings on this serious and growing phenomenon, and –by including both the South Korean government’s approach and the viewpoint of South Korean NGOs –it provides a balanced analysis.
A Study of Migrant-Sending Households in Serbia Receiving Remittances from Switzerland
This report specifically presents the results of IOM’s mandated work, in particular, the volume, frequency, transfer mechanisms, use, determinants, and impact of remittances on transnational Serbian households receiving support from relatives in Switzerland. This report concludes with recommendations for ways in which these remittance flows and their development impacts can be enhanced.
African Statistical Yearbook 2018
The Yearbook series results from joint efforts by major African regional organizations to set up a joint data collection mechanism of socioeconomic data on African countries as well as the development of a common harmonized database. It is meant to break with the practices of the past where each regional/subregional organization was publishing statistical data on African countries of the continent in an inefficient way, leading to duplication of efforts, inefficient use of scarce resources, increased burden on countries and sending different signals to users involved in tracking development efforts. The joint collection and sharing of data between regional institutions promotes wider use of country data, reduces costs and significantly improves data and leads to better monitoring of development initiatives.
Migration and Development
Opportunities and Challenges for Policymakers
There is growing consensus that international migration can have important impacts on development, and that it is important to develop appropriate and effective policy interventions that will help realize the full potential of international migration. This will require devising measures to harness the developmental potential that emigration from developing countries can bring while, at the same time, ensuring that the depletion of highly skilled workers does not damage development outcomes in the countries of origin. This paper is intended to guide policymakers through some of these challenges.
SDG indicator 10.7.2: Data Booklet
Number of Countries with Migration Policies to Facilitate Orderly, Safe, Regular and Responsible Migration and Mobility of People
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicator 10.7.2 was developed by the co-custodians United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to inform the global review of SDG target 10.7. The indicator aims to describe the state of national migration policies and how such policies change over time. SDG target 10.7, which calls on countries to facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies, is the target most explicitly and directly related to international migration among all the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The data booklet highlights current migration policies and measures to inform SDG indicator 10.7.2 “Number of countries with migration policies to facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people”.
Migration and Development within the South
New Evidence from African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries
This edition of the IOM Migration Research Series, authored by the staff of the ACP Observatory, sheds light on the specific characteristics of South–South migration and presents evidence on the manifold avenues for increasing its contribution to development. This publication outlines key findings of three years of research in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries carried out by the ACP Observatory on Migration.
Migration and Development
New Strategic Outlooks and Practical Ways Forward - The Cases of Angola and Zambia
There is much greater awareness today that development affects migration, and that migration influences development. The challenge is to find innovative and effective ways to enhance the benefits of migration while mitigating its adverse development implications for emigration countries. This study assesses and analyses the migration and development situation of Angola and Zambia.
Global Education Monitoring Report 2019
Migration, Displacement and Education – Building Bridges, Not Walls
The 2019 Global Education Monitoring Report examines the education impact of migration and displacement across all population movements: within and across borders, voluntary and forced, for employment and education. It also reviews progress on education in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In view of increasing diversity, the report analyses how education can build inclusive societies and help people move beyond tolerance and learn to live together. Education provided equally builds bridges; unequal provision raises walls between migrants and refugees and their host communities. Two new global compacts on migrants and refugees recognize education’s role and set objectives aligned with the global commitment to leave no one behind. This report is a vital toolkit for these compacts. It covers policy issues that address seasonal migrants, rural school consolidation, intercultural curricula, refugee inclusion in national education systems and elimination of segregation, qualifications recognition, targeting of school funding, more effective humanitarian education aid and teacher preparedness for diverse classrooms in emergency, protracted and “new normal” contexts. The report calls on countries to see education as a tool to manage migration and displacement and an opportunity for those needing one.
Economic Development in Africa Report 2018
Migration and Structural Transformation
The EDAR 2018 titled "Migration and Structural Transformation in Africa" highlights how intra-African migration is of relevance to the agenda for regional and continental integration and shows that there are still many knowledge gaps, including on the relationship between migration, economic and trade policies. The report seeks to remedy these gaps by drawing on a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, global datasets, household surveys and sectoral level data to derive stylized facts about patterns of intra-African migration and channels through which they affect socio-economic development outcomes in Africa. This report innovatively adopts a human-centered narrative in identifying opportunities for absorption of extra labour in different sectors across the continent. The findings offer new insights for African governments as well as for migration stakeholders outside the continent.
Moroccan Migration Dynamics
Prospects for the Future
This report by the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) focuses on migration dynamics between Morocco and the European Union. Based on an extensive survey of 2,500 Moroccan households in five provinces in Morocco as well as in five Spanish regions, the study analyses the reasons for migration and identifies social, economic and regional policy issues that need to be addressed in order to moderate the existing migration pressure.
État de la migration dans le monde 2015
Les migrants et les villes - de nouveaux partenariats pour gérer la mobilité
Le Développement Economique en Afrique rapport 2018
Les Migrations au Service de la Transformation Structurelle
La publication EDAR 2018 intitulée “Migration et Transformation Structurelle en Afrique” met en lumière le fait que la migration intra-Afrique est pertinente pour l’agenda sur l’intégration régionale et continentale et montre qu’il y a encore des lacunes en matière de connaissance, y compris sur la relation entre les politiques migratoires, économiques et commerciales. Le rapport cherche à combler ces lacunes en utilisant une combinaison de méthodes quantitatives et qualitatives, des ensembles de données globales, des enquêtes auprès des ménages et des données de niveau sectoriel pour obtenir des “faits stylisés” sur les modèles de migration intra-africaine et le biais par lequel ils influencent les résultats du développement socio-économique en Afrique. Le rapport a opté, de façon innovatrice, pour une narration centrée sur l’humain pour identifier les opportunités d’absorption du surplus de main d’oeuvre dans les différents secteurs du continent. La conclusion offre de nouveaux aperçus pour les gouvernements africains ainsi que pour les parties prenantes hors du continent.
Displaced Youth’s Role in Sustainable Return
Lessons from South Sudan
More than 2 million Southerners have returned to South Sudan since 2005, following the end of the North–South civil war. Building on research conducted in South Sudan, as well as Egypt and northern Uganda, Ensor examines the process of reintegration of refugees and internally displaced persons returning to South Sudan since the signing of the 2005 Peace Agreement. The study focuses on the role played by displaced youth as they find themselves differentially situated vis-à-vis the various determinants of sustainable return and reintegration. The research finds that intergenerational tensions are a result of many displaced youths’ aspirations to a “modern” – often meaning urban – way of life perceived as incompatible with traditional livelihoods and social relations. In turn, these dynamics are impacting the way in which access to material assets, education, employment opportunities, political participation and other key resources is negotiated among displaced groups and those who stayed behind. The study also finds evidence of significant gender differences. As the pressures of responding to the complex needs of the vast numbers of returning individuals continue to mount, reintegration remains a loosely defined concept among government officials and external assistance agencies and, furthermore, understandings of what constitutes “sustainable return” differ markedly among the various stakeholders. Intergenerational differences regarding reintegration needs and aspirations, and even the very desirability of return, are rarely considered. This report shares primary research findings that may support return and reintegration programming so as to better respond to the age- and gender-differentiated needs and aspirations of diverse migrant groups in South Sudan.
The Impact of Financial Crises on International Migration
Lessons Learned
The current global economic crisis is impacting migration patterns and processes around the world. A reduction in migration flows globally has been reported. Migrant workers are laid off, and while some return home, others stay. How to respond to these migration impacts poses challenges for policymakers in both countries of origin and destination. Against this background, this Report considers the lessons for migration policy to be learned from the major financial crises of the 20h century, namely the Great Depression (1930s), the oil crisis (1973), the Asian financial crisis (1997-1999), the financial crisis in Russia (1998), and the Latin American financial crisis (1998-2002). As the impact of previous crises on migrants and migration has been uneven and unequal across countries and regions, depending on a range of factors, this Report draws out the wider lessons for policy that can be learned from previous responses to economic crises.
Informe sobre las Migraciones en el Mundo 2015
Los Migrantes y las Ciudades - Nuevas Colaboraciones para Gestionar la Movilidad
Crossing Boundaries
Legal and Policy Arrangements for Cross-border Pastoralism
This report examines how pastoral mobility has been impacted by the creation of unnatural boundaries within landscapes and how societies cope with these constraints through legal or informal arrangements. There are many examples from around the world of efforts to facilitate transboundary movements and transboundary ecosystem management by pastoralists.
Climate Change and Migration
Improving Methodologies to Estimate Flows
Recent empirical studies have found that climate variability and migration are characterized by a non-linear relationship. This study explores the climate change impacts on migratory processes. It outlines the key elements of natural and human induced climate change of potential relevance to migration, discusses the current state of debate about the relationship between climate change and migration, and describes possible approaches and methodologies with which to further our understanding of climate change-related migration.
Estado de la Población Mundial 2006
Hacia la Esperanza - Las Mujeres y la Migración Internacional
Hoy, la mitad de todos los migrantes internacionales – 95 millones – son mujeres y niñas. No obstante, pese a sus sustanciales contribuciones a sus familias en el lugar de origen y a las comunidades en el extranjero, se sigue pasando por alto y haciendo caso omiso a sus necesidades. El informe de este año examina el alcance y la magnitud de la migración de mujeres, los efectos de las remesas que éstas envían al lugar de origen para apoyar a sus familias y comunidades, y su desproporcionada vulnerabilidad a la trata, la explotación y el abuso.
Recent Trends in Chinese Migration to Europe
Fujianese Migration in Perspective
This report presents recent findings regarding main trends in Chinese migration to Europe and detailed discussions on the particular characteristics of Fujianese flows. It demonstrates that migrants from the central and western parts of the Fujian province are shaping changing migration patterns and creating new trends. The report also describes the professional assistance received by these new migrants in the migration process.
Sustainable Cities, Human Mobility and International Migration
A Concise Report
This report reviews the current status of demographic evidence and its capacity to support monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It focuses on the core systems generating demographic data and describes how the “data revolution” has already improved their performance and the potential for accelerating such improvements. In addition, the report underscores that open access to anonymized microdata and routine use of geo-referencing in data collection are necessary to expand the use of demographic data. Geo-referencing makes possible the integration of diverse datasets and facilitates disaggregation and the incorporation of big data in analyses and modelling.
A New Global Partnership for Development
Factoring in the Contribution of Migration
Part A of this report provides a systematic update of the evidence base regarding migration’s relevance to and impact on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In doing so, it considers the role of migration as an enabler of development through a number of different channels – monetary and social remittances, the act of migrating and the impacts on those left behind. Part B takes the debate a step further by first presenting argumentation for why migration is important and why mobility should be a component of the post-2015 development agenda.
The Migration-Development Nexus
Evidence and Policy Options
This paper presents an overview of current thinking and available evidence on the migration development nexus and includes an assessment of the intended and unintended consequences of development interventions and the role of humanitarian aid in migrant producing areas. Four critical issues are analyzed: poverty and migration; conflicts, refugees, and migration; migrants as a development resource; aid and migration.
Domestic Migrant Remittances in China
Distribution, Channels and Livelihoods
Remittances are an integral feature of the internal migration process in China. In order to understand the contributions remittances can make to development and the ways in which potential benefits may be enhanced, there are several questions that need to be answered. For instance, how are such funds distributed within and across regions? What channels are used to send money to the rural areas? Who are the people in the rural community receiving the money? Why do some migrants fail to remit? How are remittances spent? And, what are the policy implications of how the money is distributed, remitted and used? This report draws on a rich body of English and Chinese literature to find answers to these questions.
Migrant Smuggling Data and Research
A Global Review of the Emerging Evidence Base – Volume 2
The report shows that important research has been undertaken on the transnational crime aspects of migrant smuggling, including on routes, smuggling organizations (such as criminal networking and facilitation), smuggler profiles and fees/payment. Likewise, there is an emerging academic literature on migrant smuggling, particularly the economic and social processes involved in smuggling, which has largely been based on small-scale qualitative research, mostly undertaken by early career researchers. Contributions from private research companies, as well as investigative journalists, have provided useful insights in some regions, helping to shed light on smuggling practices. There remains, however, sizeable gaps in migration policy research and data, particularly in relation to migration patterns and processes linked to migrant smuggling, including its impact on migrants (particularly vulnerability, abuse and exploitation), as well as its impact on irregular migration flows (such as increasing scale, diversity and changes in geography). Addressing these systemic and regional gaps in data and research would help deepen understanding of the smuggling phenomenon, and provide further insights into how responses can be formulated that better protect migrants while enhancing States’ abilities to manage orderly migration.
Internal Migration and Development
A Global Perspective
With a few exceptions, evidence suggests that internal population movements are growing. While there have been few formal efforts to estimate the economic contribution of migrant labour, this report argues that internal migration can play an important role in poverty reduction and economic development and should therefore not be controlled or actively discouraged.
Migrant Smuggling Data and Research
A Global Review of the Emerging Evidence Base
Is Trafficking in Human Beings Demand Driven?
A Multi-Country Pilot Study
This research paper reveals the findings of a multi-country pilot study carried out to investigate the demand side related to the trafficking of human beings. It focuses on employer demand for domestic workers in private homes and consumer demand for commercial sexual services in selected European and Asian countries. In both sex and domestic work, the absence of effective regulation is one of the factors that help to create an environment in which it is possible and profitable to use forced labour.
Harnessing the Potential of Migration and Return to Promote Development
Applying Concepts to West Africa
This paper is intended to stimulate discussions on the relationship between migration, return, and development. It outlines the operational framework and research strategy that will be used to investigate this relationship in an ongoing research project on West Africa. The paper discusses the following issues: contemporary trends in international migration in West Africa, consequences of migration to domestic labour markets, effects of migrant remittances, brain drain phenomenon, the developmental impacts of potential capital transfers occurring with return, elements for a meso-level approach on migration issues to achieve an improved understanding of the complex relationship between international migration, return, and development.
Regional Inter-State Consultation Mechanisms on Migration
Approaches, Recent Activities and Implications for Global Governance of Migration
This study reviews 25 interstate consultative mechanisms on migration: 18 RCPs and seven others, here termed interregional forums on migration (IRF) that appear to depart from the classic RCP model in some meaningful way. Each case review includes background on the origin and development of the mechanism, a brief discussion of the evolution of the agenda, identification of any linkages with multilateral agreements, and a note on the placement of the mechanism within the taxonomy of mechanisms suggested by the author. The study concludes with implications for harmonized governance of migration.
World Migration Report 2015
Migrants and Cities - New Partnerships to Manage Mobility
World Migration Report 2013
Migrant Well-being and Development
World Migration Report 2003
Managing Migration - Challenges and Responses for People on the Move
IOM’s second World Migration Report presents one of the most complete records of reference data and background analysis on population movements. It is organized around the core theme of migration management. Policy responses to specific migration issues are discussed in a series of essays with varying geographical and thematic focus. Preceding the thematic section, a general section introduces the reader to the basics of international migration issues and provides regional updates on trends that have occurred since the publication of the previous report. Maps and graphs and a separate statistics section support the updates on migration trends and policies. With contributions from internationally renowned practitioners and scholars in the area of migration, the report provides a critical analysis of the current state and policy implications of international migration.
World Migration Report 2000
World Migration Report 2011
Communicating Effectively about Migration - Special 60th Anniversary Edition
World Migration Report 2010
The Future of Migration - Building Capacities for Change
World Migration Report 2020
World Migration Report 2018
World Migration Report 2008
Managing Labour Mobility in the Evolving Global Economy
World Migration Report 2005
Costs and Benefits of International Migration
World Migration Report 2022
Since 2000, IOM has been producing world migration reports. The World Migration Report 2022, the eleventh in the world migration report series, has been produced to contribute to increased understanding of migration throughout the world. This new edition presents key data and information on migration as well as thematic chapters on highly topical migration issues, and is structured to focus on two key contributions for readers: Part I: key information on migration and migrants (including migration-related statistics); and Part II: balanced, evidence-based analysis of complex and emerging migration issues.
Reimagining Migration Responses in Somaliland and Puntland
Learning from Migrant Children and Young People’s Experiences - Summary Report
Migration is a regular feature of life in the Horn of Africa. It takes multiple forms and is driven by numerous factors, including personal aspirations, economic exclusion and forced displacement as a consequence of inter-ethnic communal violence or natural disasters. As part of a regional research series and based specifically on 418 quantitative interviews carried out in 2019, with children and young people in Somaliland and Puntland, this report provides a deeper understanding of their perceptions and feelings around safety, well-being and their protective environments. It also provides a snapshot of their access to services and resources, and their trust in authorities and other service providers. The report concludes by offering policy and programme recommendations that can help rethink child protection approaches for migrant children and young people.
World Population Policies 2019
The 2019 edition of the World Population Policies report, a report published biennially since 2003, focuses on Government policies and programmes on international migration. It provides an overview of policies to govern regular migration and to address irregular migration, and reviews an array of policy measures related to migrants’ rights, including access to services, as well as policies to foster the integration of migrants into host societies. The report also examines Government measures to maximise the development impacts of migration and to support diasporas. The 2019 World Population Policies report presents the official Government responses to the module on international migration (module III) of the United Nations Twelfth Inquiry among Governments on Population and Development (the “Inquiry”). The Population Division has been implementing the Inquiry every five years since 1963 as part of its mandate to systematically monitor population policies at the international level.
International Migration Policies
Data Booklet
World Population Policies 2019: Highlights
The 2019 edition of the World Population Policies: Highlights provides a summary of a selected number of Government policies and programmes related to international migration. It provides an overview of policies to govern regular migration and to address irregular migration, and reviews an array of policy measures related to migrants’ rights, including access to services, as well as policies to foster the integration of migrants into host societies. The report also examines Government measures to maximise the development impacts of migration and to support diasporas. The 2019 World Population Policies: Highlights presents the official Government responses to the module on international migration (module III) of the United Nations Twelfth Inquiry among Governments on Population and Development (the “Inquiry”). The Population Division has been implementing the Inquiry every five years since 1963 as part of its mandate to systematically monitor population policies at the international level.
International Migration Report 2009
A Global Assessment
This report presents information on international migration levels, trends and legal instruments for major areas, regions and countries of the world. The data for the international migrant stock are taken from the publication Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2008 Revision. The estimates on the total population, net migration and the projected population up to 2050 are based on World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. For the first time, data on international migration flows for a selected group of countries are included in the analysis. The data come from the dataset International Migration Flows to and from Selected Countries: The 2008 Revision. The analysis of the ratification status of migration-related legal instruments for Member States of the United Nations and the International Labour Organization (ILO) is based on information from the United Nations Treaty Section which can be accessed at treaties.un.org.
International Migration Report 2006
A Global Assessment
This report presents information on international migration levels and policies for major areas, regions and countries of the world. The data for the international migrant stock presented in this report are based on the database Trends in Total Migrant Stock: the 2005 Revision, which was issued by the Population Division in 2006. In order to maintain full consistency with the indicators contained in this database, the estimates on the total population, net migration and the projected population in 2050 in this report were derived from World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision. For many of the countries, information on international migration is sufficient to provide a reasonable basis for levels, trends and policies. For some countries, however, the information is very limited or unavailable, and in such cases, imputations were made.
International migration policies
Government views and priorities
International Migration Report 2019
Migration has major impacts on both the people and the places involved. When supported by appropriate policies, migration can contribute to inclusive and sustainable development in both origin and destination countries, while also benefiting migrants and their families. The International Migration 2019 analyses global and regional levels and trends in international migration, based on the latest estimates of international migrant stock, and investigates the contribution of migration to demographic change. The highlights also discusses international migration policies and provides an overview of normative and legal frameworks on international migration and refugees.
International Migration Report 2017
This report presents information on levels and trends in international migration for regions, sub-regions and countries of the world, and on the ratification status of migration-related international instruments. It also contains a summary of the General Assembly’s high-level plenary meeting on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants, which took place on 19 September 2016.
International Migration Report 2015
This report presents information on levels and trends in international migration for major areas, regions and countries of the world, and on the ratification status of migration-related legal instruments. The data for the international migrant stock described in chapter I are taken from the publication Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2015 Revision, while the estimates on the total population in chapter I are based on World Population Prospects: The 2015 Revision, DVD Edition. The estimates on net migration and the projected population up to 2050 presented in chapter II are based on World Population Prospects: The 2015 Revision, DVD Edition. Chapter III provides an analysis of the status of ratification (by Member States) of the migration-related legal instruments of the United Nations and the International Labour Organization (ILO), based on information from the United Nations Treaty Section (http://treaties.un.org) and the NORMLEX Information System on International Labour Standards (http://www.ilo.org).
International Migration Report 2011
This report presents information on international migration levels, trends and legal instruments for major areas, regions and countries of the world. The data for the international migrant stock described in chapter I and chapter II are taken from the publication Trends in International Migrant Stock: Migrants by Destination and Origin and Trends in International Migrant Stock: Migrants by Age and Sex, while the estimates on the total population in chapter I are based on World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision, DVD Edition. The data on migration flows in chapter III are taken from the publication International Migration Flows to and from Selected Countries: The 2010 Revision. Chapter IV provides an analysis of the ratification status of migration-related legal instruments for Member States of the United Nations and the International Labour Organization (ILO), based on information from the United Nations Treaty Section and the NORMLEX Information System on International Labour Standards, which can be accessed at http://treaties.un.org and http://www.ilo.org, respectively.
International Migration Report 2019: Highlights
Migration has major impacts on both the people and the places involved. When supported by appropriate policies, migration can contribute to inclusive and sustainable development in both origin and destination countries, while also benefiting migrants and their families. The International Migration 2019: Highlights analyses global and regional levels and trends in international migration, based on the latest estimates of international migrant stock, and investigates the contribution of migration to demographic change. The highlights also discusses international migration policies and provides an overview of normative and legal frameworks on international migration and refugees.
International Migration Report 2017 - Highlights
This report presents the highlights of the International Migration which contains the latest quinquennial estimates of international migrant stock for 232 countries or areas of the world. The annex in these Highlights provides recently collected data on the estimated number of international migrants, the percentage of migrants in the total population, the percentage of female migrants, and the median age of migrants for 232 countries or areas of the world. The Population Division of the United nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs provides the international community with timely and accessible population data and analysis of population trends and development outcomes for all countries and areas of the world. To this end, the Division undertakes regular studies of population size and characteristics and of all three components of population change (fertility, mortality and migration). The work of the Division also contributes to strengthening the capacity of Member States to monitor population trends and to address current and emerging population issues.
International Migration Policies 2013 (Wall Chart)
The International Migration Policies 2013 wall chart provides up-to-date information on Government views and policies on international migration issues, including immigration, emigration, naturalization, and integration of migrants, for 193 Member and 3 non-member States of the United Nations. The wall chart also provides specific measures adopted to increase investment by the diaspora. In addition, the wall chart includes information on estimates of migrant stocks, share of females among international migrants, net migration rates, and remittances.
International Migration Report 2015 - Highlights
This report presents the highlights of the International Migration Report 2015, which contains the latest quinquennial estimates of international migrant stock for 232 countries or areas from 2000 to 2015. The annex in these Highlights provides data for 2000 and 2015 on the estimated number of international migrants, the percentage of migrants in the total population, the percentage of female migrants, and the median age of migrants for 232 countries or areas of the world.
International Migration Report 2013
This report presents information on international migration levels, trends and legal instruments for major areas, regions and countries of the world. The data for the international migrant stock described in chapter I are taken from the two volumes of the publication Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2013 Revision-Migrants by Age and Sex and Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2013 Revision-Migrants by Destination and Origin, while the estimates on the total population in chapter I are based on World Population Prospects: The 2012 Revision, DVD Edition. The estimates on net migration and the projected population up to 2050 presented in chapter II are based on World Population Prospects: The 2012 Revision, DVD Edition. Chapter III provides an analysis of the ratification status of migration-related legal instruments for Member States of the United Nations and the International Labour Organization (ILO), based on information from the United Nations Treaty Section and the NORMLEX Information System on International Labour Standards, which can be accessed at http://treaties.un.org and http://www.ilo.org, respectively.
World Social Report 2020
Inequality in a Rapidly Changing World
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2018
Booklet 1, 2 and 3
Effective Market Access for Least Developed Countries’ Services Exports
Case Study on Utilizing the World Trade Organization Services Waiver in Cambodia
International Dialogue on Migration No. 16
Human Rights and Migration: Working Together for Safe, Dignified and Secure Migration
The International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) was dedicated in 2009 to addressing these challenges and identifying practical solutions with a view to giving effect to the human rights of migrants at all stages of the migration process. A summary follows of the general conclusions which emerged from the discussions and exchanges between policymakers and practitioners at two intersessional workshops held as part of the IDM, “Effective Respect for the Human Rights of Migrants: A Shared Responsibility” (25-26 March 2009) and “Trafficking in Persons and Exploitation of Migrants: Ensuring the Protection of Human Rights” (9-10 July 2009).
International Dialogue on Migration No. 15
Enhancing the Role of Return Migration in Fostering Development
This publication includes the materials of the two-day workshop on “Enhancing the Role of Return Migration in Fostering Development” held in Geneva, Switzerland on 7 and 8 July 2008. The publication opens with an executive summary of lessons learned and effective approaches for policymakers on the subject of return migration based on two workshops which took place under the 2008 IDM “Return Migration: Challenges and Opportunities”. Part I contains the report of the workshop, based on the presentations and discussions. Part II includes the workshop agenda and background paper.
Return and Reintegration Key Highlights 2022
This report provides an overview of the return and reintegration trends, and activities carried out by IOM in 2022. It includes a breakdown of summary statistics at regional and country levels. Furthermore, the report showcases the effective practices implemented by IOM offices in assisting migrants who desire to return home with their reintegration process. The sustainable reintegration of returning migrants into their communities is essential for their well-being and the social and economic stability of their respective regions. However, returning to one’s country of origin often presents a significant challenge to migrants, as they may face difficulties in rebuilding their social and economic networks and reintegrating into their home communities. Through various programmes and initiatives, IOM offers valuable assistance to returning migrants to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into their communities.
International Dialogue on Migration No. 17
Migration and Social Change
In 2010, the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) was dedicated to addressing these challenges and identifying practical solutions with regard to migration and social change, integration and social cohesion in the context of ever-denser communication, transport, and information networks. This publication is a summary of lessons learnt and effective practices that emerged from the discussions among policymakers and practitioners at two intersessional workshops held as part of the IDM on the topics of “Migration and transnationalism: Opportunities and challenges” (9 and 10 March 2010) and “Societies and identities: The multifaceted impact of migration” (19 and 20 July 2010).
Latin America and the Caribbean Demographic Observatory 2020
COVID-19 Mortality Evidence and Scenarios
This publication uses national sources of data on deaths from civil registry offices and health information systems to analyse the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on mortality in the countries of the region. In addition, by means of a simulation exercise based on different scenarios of COVID-19 prevalence rates, it estimates the impact of COVID-19-related deaths on life expectancy at birth for the 38 countries and territories of Latin America and the Caribbean. The information used to prepare this edition of the Demographic Observatory corresponds to official information on deaths and causes of death available at 31 October 2020, as well as population estimates and projections prepared by the United Nations.
International Dialogue on Migration No. 27
Strengthening International Cooperation on and Governance of Migration: Towards the Adoption of a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in 2018
In 2017 the IDM was one of IOM’s contributions to the consultation phase of the preparatory process leading to the adoption of the global compact for safe orderly and regular migration, in response to the General Assembly’s invitation, in resolution 71/280 to use global processes mechanisms and processes, including the IDM, to contribute to the process. Two IDM global events were held on 18-19 April in New York and respectively on 18-19 July in Geneva, gathering over 700 relevant migration actors to share their experiences, best practices and recommendations for the elaboration of the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration. The report is organized around five themes emerged from discussions and reflects the significant convergence of views that emerged during the two dialogues. The final section brings together key recommendations made during the workshops.
International Dialogue on Migration No. 33
Global Compact for Migration Implementation in Practice: Successes, Challenges and Innovative Approaches
The session’s main objective was to encourage dialogue among Member States, stakeholders, and partners on the progress made by the international community in advancing the objectives of the Global Compact since its adoption in 2018. The IDM was a timely and opportune moment ahead of the IMRF and its outcomes served to inform Member States’ and stakeholders’ preparations for the Review Forum. This publication, submitted to the IMRF as a contribution, presents a report of the three-day session and offers the reader a compilation of relevant data, evidence, best practices, innovative approaches and recommendations relevant to the implementation of the Global Compact as shared by migration experts, governments and practitioners at the meeting.
State of World Population 2006
A Passage to Hope - Women and International Migration
This year’s report focuses on the lives of migrant women. Every year millions of women working overseas send hundreds of millions of dollars in remittances back to their homes and communities. These funds go to feed and educate children, provide health care, build homes, foster small businesses and generally improve living standards for loved ones left behind. For host countries, the labour of migrant women is so embedded in the fabric of society that it goes virtually unnoticed. Migrant women toil in the households of working families, soothe the sick and comfort the elderly. They contribute their technical and professional expertise, pay taxes and quietly support a quality of life that many take for granted.
International Dialogue on Migration No. 3
International Legal Norms and Migration: An Analysis
Due to the complexity of migration processes, the related international legal norms operate on many levels and have a wide range of addressees. This overview of international law dealing with migration seeks to identify the legal norms that constitute the framework of and for cooperative management in the interest of states, their citizens, and interstate relations. This report is an offprint and will serve as the introductory chapter to a collection of legal research papers that constitute the bulk of the wide ranging Expert Study that was carried out in 2002 in co-operation among IOM, Institute of Higher International Studies (Geneva) and Migration Policy Institute (MPI in Washington DC).
International Migration 2020: Highlights
The report presents key facts and messages regarding international migration globally and by region during 2000-2020, based on the 2020 revision of the international migrant stock data set, which provides updated estimates of numbers of persons living outside their country of birth, classified by age, sex and origin, for 232 countries and areas. The report also reviews policies and programmes to promote planned and well-managed migration and provides an overview of SDG indicator 10.7.2 on the number of countries with migration policies to facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, used for measuring progress toward the achievement of SDG target 10.7.
Latin America and the Caribbean Demographic Observatory 2018
International Migration
Observatorio Demográfico América Latina y el Caribe 2020
Mortalidad por COVID-19 evidencias y escenarios
Esta publicación utiliza fuentes nacionales de datos sobre defunciones de los registros civiles y los sistemas de información en salud para analizar el impacto de la enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19) en la mortalidad en los países de la región. Además, mediante un ejercicio de simulación basado en diferentes escenarios de tasas de prevalencia de COVID-19, estima el impacto de las muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en la esperanza de vida al nacer para los 38 países y territorios de América Latina y el Caribe. La información utilizada para la elaboración de esta edición del Observatorio Demográfico corresponde a la información oficial sobre defunciones y causas de muerte disponible a 31 de octubre de 2020, así como a estimaciones y proyecciones de población elaboradas por Naciones Unidas.
Latin America and the Caribbean Demographic Observatory 2019
Population Projections
This publication compiles selected indicators concerning population estimates and projections at the national level for 38 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The estimates and projections for the 20 Latin American countries were prepared by CELADE–Population Division of ECLAC, together with the United Nations Population Division (UNPD). The figures for the Caribbean countries were prepared by UNPD. In this edition, the customary analytical chapter looks at recent population trends in the region. The technical notes list the data sources consulted for each country.
Guidance on the Use of Longitudinal Data for Migration Statistics
As international migration grows, it is becoming increasingly important for the public and policymakers to understand migratory flows and the impact of migration on individuals, families, societies and economies. A longitudinal approach is particularly useful for such understanding, collecting information from the same individuals or households over time to reveal the geographic and socio-economic outcomes of the migration experience. To that end, this publication provides an overview of longitudinal data sources for migration statistics and their dissemination, alongside guidance on how to develop the relevant data set for these statistics using integrated data. Though this approach is complex and challenging, the Guidance also illustrates how apparent limitations can be addressed.
Africa Migration Report
Challenging the Narrative
The Africa Migration Report takes a distinctly regional approach to inform knowledge on migration in Africa. This first edition, titled Challenging the Narrative, aims to deconstruct negative perceptions of migration in Africa by addressing contextual realities and bringing to light practical interventions and evidence-based knowledge on what is happening on the ground.
Rapport sur la migration en Afrique
Remettre en question le récit
Le Rapport sur la Migrations en Afrique adopte une approche distinctement régionale pour informer les connaissances sur la migration en Afrique. Cette première édition, intitulée Remettre en Question Le Récit, vise à déconstruire les perceptions négatives de la migration en Afrique en abordant les réalités contextuelles et en mettant en lumière des interventions pratiques et des connaissances factuelles sur ce qui se passe sur le terrain.
Africa Migration Report: Second Edition
Connecting the Threads - Linking Policy, Practice and the Welfare of the African Migrant
The Second Edition of the Africa Migration Report (AMRII) takes a regional approach on migration and human mobility by producing knowledge and analysis that will contribute to the African integration agenda. Building on the success and lessons drawn from the first edition, it will generate qualitative research, data and knowledge on migration in the continent to embed human mobility into broader development and continental integration policies as outlined in the African Union Agenda 2063. The report focuses on the different policy frameworks, processes and thematic areas on the status of continental integration. The report takes into consideration the cross-cutting topic of migration and health, climate-induced migration trends, data-based analysis of current and future human mobility trends, migration and trade, labour mobility, missing persons, and the role of new technology in facilitating interconnectivity and human mobility in Africa.
World Migration Report 2024
Since 2000, IOM has been producing its flagship world migration reports every two years. The World Migration Report 2024, the twelfth in the world migration report series, has been produced to contribute to increased understanding of migration and mobility throughout the world. The last two years saw major migration and displacement events that have caused great hardship and trauma, as well as loss of life. In addition to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, millions of people have been displaced due to other conflicts, such as within and/or from the Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar. There have also been large scale displacements triggered by climate- and weather-related disasters in many parts of the world in 2022 and 2023, including in Pakistan, the Philippines, China, India, Bangladesh, Brazil and Colombia. Further, in February 2023, south-east Türkiye and northern Syrian Arab Republic experienced powerful earthquakes, resulting in more than 50,000 deaths. By March, an estimated 2.7 million people had been displaced in Türkiye and many had been left homeless in the Syrian Arab Republic. This new edition presents key data and information on migration as well as thematic chapters on highly topical migration issues and is structured to focus on two key contributions for readers. Part I includes key information on migration and migrants (including migration-related statistics); and part II includes balanced, evidence-based analysis of complex and emerging migration issues.
Dialogue international sur la migration No 32
Tirer parti de la migration aux fins d’un relèvement résilient et durable après la pandémie : chances et défis
Cette session s’est intéressée à l’état de la mobilité dans le monde dans le contexte des efforts mis en œuvre pendant et après la pandémie de COVID-19, et plus particulièrement à la contribution des migrants en tant qu’acteurs essentiels d’un relèvement socioéconomique résilient et durable. Elle visait principalement à faire mieux connaître les conséquences des chocs mondiaux pour la migration et le développement, à dégager des enseignements et à formuler des recommandations visant à améliorer le soutien à apporter aux migrants à l’avenir. La session a offert à des représentants gouvernementaux, à des membres de la diaspora, à des universitaires, à des représentants du secteur privé et à des organisations internationales et de la société civile l’occasion d’échanger des points de vue, de mettre en commun des expériences et de partager des exemples de pratiques efficaces permettant de faire progresser les efforts visant à garantir des migrations sûres, ordonnées et régulières, et à renforcer des systèmes de santé publique ouverts aux migrants, dans le but ultime de faire avancer la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable.Cette publication offre un compte rendu succinct des délibérations menées au cours des deux journées et présente un ensemble d’expériences, de pratiques exemplaires et de recommandations partagées par les participants à la session.
Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración Nº 34
Confluencia de crisis mundiales: los efectos de la inseguridad alimentaria y el cambio climático sobre la migración y los desplazamientos
La segunda edición del Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración (IDM) en 2022 se celebró los días 24 y 25 de octubre sobre el tema Confluencia de crisis mundiales: los efectos de la inseguridad alimentaria y el cambio climático sobre la migración y los desplazamientos. La sesión fue un momento oportuno antes de la 27ª Conferencia de las Partes de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP27) y se basó en los exitosos resultados del Foro de Examen de la Migración Internacional (FEMI) para abordar las complejas interrelaciones entre el cambio climático, la seguridad alimentaria y la movilidad humana. La sesión fomentó el diálogo entre los Estados miembros y otros actores para desarrollar y aplicar planes de preparación y respuesta, políticas y programas para hacer frente a las crisis mundiales relacionadas con el cambio climático y la seguridad alimentaria. Esta publicación presenta un informe de la sesión de dos días y ofrece al lector una recopilación de datos relevantes, mejores prácticas, enfoques innovadores y recomendaciones pertinentes para el debate sobre seguridad alimentaria, cambio climático y movilidad, compartidos en la reunión por expertos en migración, gobiernos y otros profesionales.
Dialogue international sur la migration No 34
Crises mondiales imbriquées : conséquences de l’insécurité alimentaire et du changement climatique pour la migration et les déplacements
La deuxième édition du Dialogue international sur la migration (IDM) en 2022 a eu lieu les 24 et 25 octobre 2022 sur le thème «Crises mondiales imbriquées : conséquences de l’insécurité alimentaire et du changement climatique pour la migration et les déplacements». La session a eu lieu à un moment opportun avant la 27e Conférence des Parties de la Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques (COP27) et s'est appuyée sur les résultats fructueux du premier Forum international d'examen des migrations internationales (IMRF) pour aborder les liens complexes entre le changement climatique, la sécurité alimentaire et la mobilité humaine. La session a encouragé le dialogue entre les États membres et les parties prenantes afin d'élaborer et de mettre en œuvre des plans de préparation et de réponse, des politiques et des programmes pour faire face aux crises mondiales liées au changement climatique et à la sécurité alimentaire. Cette publication présente un rapport de la session de deux jours et offre au lecteur une compilation de données pertinentes, de bonnes pratiques, d'approches novatriceset de recommandations pertinentes pour la discussion sur la sécurité alimentaire, le changement climatique et la mobilité, telles que partagées par les experts en migration, les gouvernements et les praticiens lors de la réunion.
Forum on Crime and Society - Volume 10, Numbers 1 and 2, 2019
Special Issue - Smuggling of Migrants
This issue of the Forum focuses on smuggling of migrants. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in the subject. Forum on Crime and Society presents policy-oriented articles on issues related to crime prevention and criminal justice, focusing on trends and practices in the field of criminal justice that are of special significance to the international community.
Human Rights at International Borders: A Trainer's Guide
This is a joint publication of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Office on Counter-Terrorism. This Trainer’s Guide seeks to help trainers prepare, organize and deliver a training course on Human Rights at International Borders. The course itself is a capacity-building tool for individuals working in border governance to adopt a human rights-based and gender-responsive approach to migration governance, including with a focus on migrants in vulnerable situations at international borders. The Trainer’s Guide is designed for UN and government officials, national human rights institutions, non-governmental organizations, trade unions, other relevant civil society actors and humanitarian actors.
Use of New Data Sources for Measuring International Migration
The publication discusses the ways in which big data and other new data sources (that is, different from conventional sources like sample surveys, population censuses and administrative data) can be used for measuring international migration and cross-border mobility. The publication presents national experiences with big data and new data sources collected through two surveys among national statistical offices. The publication concludes that national statistical offices have limited experiences in the use of new data sources for migration statistics. However, the potential of new data sources to address emerging migration issues and urgent data needs is promising. Sharing and updating of relevant information and tools will facilitate the use of big data and new data sources for measuring migration and cross-border mobility. The publication was prepared by a task force established by the Conference of European Statisticians.
Migration and Development Within and Across Borders
Research and Policy Perspectives on Internal and International Migration
Research and policy interest in the linkages between migration and development is probably at an all-time high, with numerous meetings, studies and publications devoted to the subject. At the international level there are renewed efforts to promote policy dialogue between states concerned with issues relating to migration and development. For example, the UN General Assembly organized in 2006 a High Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development in New York and in 2007, the Global Forum on Migration and Development was launched in Brussels.
International Dialogue on Migration No. 34
Overlapping Global Crises: The Impacts of Food Insecurity and Climate Change on Migration and Displacement
Food security, water security, environmental security and livelihood security are all affected by climate change and can influence mobility patterns. In 2022, we have witnessed the combined impacts of climate change and food insecurity, and the proliferation of acute situations across the world, leading to disruption in food supply chain and rising prices of grain, fertilizer and energy. This has resulted in compounded risks for communities already under severe stress, especially in low-income countries, and lead to protracted displacement and increased humanitarian needs. These situations call for longer-term development, adaptation and disaster risk reduction policies to avert and minimize displacement, strengthen the resilience of migrants and communities and promote sustainable societies and livelihoods.
Migration in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A Country Profile 2023
Instituted in 2005 by the European Commission, the Migration Profile serves as a foundational tool for collecting migration-related data, facilitating evidence-driven policy-making. The initiative seeks to emphasize the significance of integrating migration into broader policy planning through an evidence-based, collaborative approach. The formulation of the inaugural Migration Profile in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is a substantial breakthrough, amplifying the policymaking capacity of the Government as it looks towards achieving the goals set out in the 9th National Socioeconomic Development Plan 2021–2025.
Ziway or Dubai: Can Flower Farms in Ethiopia Reduce Migration to the Middle East?
Authored by Kerilyn Schewel, this publication in the IOM Migration Research Series explores the aspirations, opportunities and constraints young women navigate as they transition into adulthood, and the rationale behind a decision to migrate as a domestic worker. Based on an in-depth study of the migration decision-making of young women in one rural district of Oromia, Ethiopia, it shows how migration to the Middle East is one way to avoid an early marriage and to access capital otherwise unavailable to low-skilled women in Ethiopia. It then evaluates work opportunities at one Dutch-owned flower farm in the same district, and shows why these jobs will not necessarily act as a substitute to international migration.
“We Are the Ones They Come to When Nobody Can Help” Afghan Smugglers' Perceptions of Themselves and Their Communities
Authored by Abdullah Mohammadi, Ruta Nimkar and Emily Savage, this publication in the Migration Research Series analyses the perceptions that Afghan smugglers have of themselves and of their relationships with their communities in Afghanistan. The paper is based on interviews with 23 smugglers in three sites in Afghanistan and considers community dynamics and low-level smugglers rather than high-level organizers of smuggling networks. It highlights that smuggling networks have a long-standing and respected place in Afghan culture. The paper also provides an analysis of factors that affect perceptions of and trust in smugglers among Afghan society. It concludes with some implications to support policy responses and programming concerning migrant smuggling and migration in Afghanistan.
Reimagining Migration and Mobility
New Ideas for an Age-old Human Phenomenon
In the face of the world’s unprecedented pace of change, the necessity for foresight in governance and multilateral cooperation has never been more acute. Recognizing this, IOM engaged School of International Futures, a global nonprofit organization, to draw upon its “three horizons” methodology and work with some of the leading migration practitioners and scholars in the world to “re-imagine migration and mobility”. Through a collaborative approach, involving a wide array of external partners and stakeholders, this project leverages IOM’s global convening power to foster strategic foresight on migration and mobility. This initiative aligns with the United Nations Secretary-General’s vision outlined in the United Nations Common Agenda and is one modest component of IOM’s contribution towards the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024. This publication offers the chance for reflection on migration and mobility in a highly competitive and contested world towards a more constructive and evidence-based narrative on migration that underpins informed decision-making going forward.
Region on the Move: Regional Mobility Report for the Middle East and North Africa 2021–2022
Migration is deeply ingrained in the lives and livelihoods of people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The region witnesses three key migration patterns: labour migration, mixed migration, and displacement. Migration in the region in 2021–2022 was influenced by the pull of economic opportunity, push of conflict, environmental degradation, and youth unemployment. The Region on the Move report describes migration trends at the regional level with a particular focus on socioeconomic challenges and climate risks in the MENA region. It also discusses the multidimensionality of vulnerability impacting migrants as well as opportunities for migrants in MENA.
Mapping the Rwandan Diaspora in the United States of America
This report is on a mapping exercise that took place in the USA from November 2021 to March 2022. The study aimed to gain insights into the socioeconomic profile, professional skills and expertise of this population and assess their capacity, level of interest and motivation to participate and engage in development-related activities in Rwanda. Key informants and opinion leaders (including former community leaders and other, independent leaders), as well as ordinary diasporans, through their participation in focus group discussions, provided invaluable insights. These respondents represent the complex and diverse socioeconomic profiles and experiences of the Rwandan diaspora in the United States. The report proposes a list of recommendations on ways to match or align Government-led projects and initiatives with skills available in the Rwandan diaspora in the United States and enhance the substantial engagement already in place: (a) developing creative strategies to recruit diaspora talent; (b) devising incentive schemes to attract talent; (c) promoting short-term engagements to individuals already employed in the diaspora; (d) leveraging video conferencing technologies for synchronous e-learning and e-mentoring (strategies already mentioned in previous Rwandan diaspora mapping reports); and (e) establishing sustained and adequate communication strategies to reach the Rwandan diaspora in the United States.
International Dialogue on Migration No. 25
Conference on Migrants and Cities, 26–27 October 2015
This publication contains the report and supplementary materials of the Conference on Migrants and Cities, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 26 and 27 October 2015, within the framework of the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM), IOM’s principal forum for migration policy dialogue. The conference, which is the second in a series of global conferences organized by IOM following the 2013 Diaspora Ministerial Conference, set a new framework for the global dialogue on migration by involving all levels of migration governance and in which local authorities were the main interlocutors. The event discussed the significant link between migration and cities and affirmed the key role local authorities have in the global migration governance.
Informe sobre las Migraciones en el Mundo 2022
La OIM lleva publicando este tipo de informes desde el año 2000. El Informe sobre las Migraciones en el Mundo 2022, es el undécimo de la serie y fue producido con el objetivo de fomentar una mayor comprensión de la migración y la movilidad en todo el mundo. Esta nueva edición presenta datos e información fundamentales sobre la migración, y capítulos temáticos sobre cuestiones de migración de interés actual. Su estructura ha sido adaptada para centrar su atención en dos contribuciones fundamentales para los lectores: La parte I contiene información fundamental sobre la migración y los migrantes (incluyendo estadísticas sobre migración); y La parte II proporciona un análisis equilibrado y empírico sobre cuestiones complejas y emergentes relativas a la migración.
世界移民报告 2022
2000 年以来，国际移民组织每两年发布一次其旗舰世界移民报告。《2022 年世界移民报告》是世界移民报告系列中的第 11 版，旨在增进对世界各地移民和人员流动的了解。此新版本介绍了移民的关键数据和信息，包含了关于移民热门问题的专题章节，并在结构上侧重为读者提供两个主要贡献：第一部分：关于移民和移民的关键信息（包括与移民有关的统计数据）；和 第二部分：对复杂和新出现的移民问题进行均衡的、基于证据的分析。