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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have produced this joint report examining topical migration issues for Africa. The report entitled Diaspora Engagement, Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility: A focus on Africa, provides critical… Read More
La emigración de paraguayos y paraguayas ha sido una constante desde épocas tempranas de
El informe sobre "Movimientos Migratorios Recientes en América del Sur" es una colaboración conjunta entre el Foro Especializado Migratorio del MERCOSUR, los Estados Asociados, y la OIM. Esta edición recoge datos migratorios de 2022 proporcionados por las autoridades migratorias de los países… Read More
Access to legal identity is an essential aspect of safe, orderly and regular migration. Elements that certify legal identity include registration of birth and other vital events, national identity documents, travel documents, among others. These documents are, in turn, indispensable for different… Read More
The widespread recognition of the diaspora’s role in development has led to an increase in diaspora policy development and programmes attempting to leverage the good will and resources of emigrants. The diaspora has the potential to make substantial contributions, and the most recognized of these… Read More
El acceso a la identidad legal es un aspecto esencial para una migración segura, ordenada y regular. Los componentes que certifican la identidad legal incluyen registros de nacimiento y de otros sucesos vitales en la vida de las personas, documentos de identidad nacional de sus países de origen,… Read More
Migration in a changing climate can be both a reaction to negative environmental impacts and a driver of resilience and climate change adaptation. In rural and fragile areas of the Global North, migration can contribute to mitigate the socioeconomic effects of depopulation, demographic ageing and… Read More
A steady economic growth over the last two decades in Cambodia and the ASEAN region has contributed to an increase in internal and international migration in search of better employment and livelihood opportunities.
The IOM Flagship Report “Leveraging Human Mobility to Rescue the 2030 Agenda” is the first of its kind in terms of its scope, and a central contribution of IOM to the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit (SDG Summit).
Este repositório busca compilar e sistematizar algumas das experiências mais destacadas da América do Sul para facilitar o intercâmbio e a colaboração entre os atores da região. A colaboração regional na América do Sul, neste sentido, tem muito potencial, dado que as comunidades transnacionais sul-… Read More
As the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, IOM is called upon to address migration-related challenges, including those concerning migration management and the smooth digitalization thereof. With the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating the need for flexible and innovative… Read More
The first session of International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) 2023 took place on 30 and 31 March 2023, with the theme, Leveraging Human Mobility in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The session took place at a crucial time in light of the imminent SDG Summit in September, which… Read More
This report provides an overview of the digital capabilities of the Central Government of Armenia, including in the field of migration management, and provides recommendations for furthering the digital transformation of the country’s governance and border management processes. Part of the IOM… Read More
The Government of Zambia acknowledges the immense contributions of the Zambian diaspora and that diaspora initiatives have largely been self-driven efforts characterized by limited coordination between the diaspora community and relevant government authorities, thus limiting their impact. The… Read More
Diasporas possess unique qualities that make them valuable partners in the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus. They have the knowledge, networks and motivation to effectively respond to emergencies and contribute to long-term development solutions.
The Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950 regulates cross-border movement between Nepal and India, and cross-border travel for citizens of both countries is relatively easy. Nepalese migrants cross the border to explore various employment and income-generating opportunities. While such mobility has… Read More
Amid a deteriorating situation, an increasing number of Lebanese nationals are seeking to leave the country irregularly, often relying on migrant smugglers to secure passage by sea to Europe. The International Organization for Migration conducted an in-depth research study to explore the intentions… Read More
Este Diagnóstico Regional revela como as diásporas na América do Sul contribuem para o desenvolvimento de seus países de origem e como elas, individualmente e em colaboração, podem capacitar as comunidades da diáspora e, assim, maximizar o impacto de suas valiosas contribuições. Este relatório é a… Read More
In 2023, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), iDiaspora, the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), the Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC), and the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) partnered to organize three Global Diaspora Virtual Exchanges on… Read More
Mapping the Rwandan Diaspora in the United States of America is the report on a mapping exercise that took place in the United States of America from November 2021 to March 2022. The study aimed to gain insights into the socioeconomic profile, professional skills and expertise of this population… Read More
La Estrategia de País de la OIM Perú presenta la acción de la organización en los próximos cinco años para cumplir con las responsabilidades nuevas y emergentes de ONU Migración. Este documento analiza las necesidades y establece prioridades para el período 2022-2026, en linea con la Visión… Read More
La frontera norte de México ha sido durante mucho tiempo un punto crucial de interacción para diferentes flujos migratorios. En los últimos años se ha identificado un aumento de personas que huyen de la violencia y se desplazan hacia el norte, a menudo con la intención de cruzar a los Estados… Read More
The report on "Recent Migration Movements in South America" is a joint collaboration between the MERCOSUR Specialized Forum on Migration, the Associated States, and IOM. This edition gathers migration data for 2021 provided by migratory authorities of the signatory countries of the MERCOSUR… Read More
Actualmente, más de tres millones de peruanos y peruanas viven fuera de su país, lo que representa el 10 por ciento de la población total; la mayoría son mujeres. Este importante grupo constituye un soporte fundamental para sus familias y una valiosa contribución para la economía nacional y la… Read More
Le organizzazioni della diaspora sono state di fondamentale importanza in preparazione della risposta alle crisi, durante le emergenze e nei contesti post-crisi, collegando gli interventi di assistenza umanitaria con le successive fasi di ripresa e sviluppo. Ogni nuova crisi, compresa quella… Read More
Diaspora organizations have been of fundamental importance in pre-crisis preparedness, emergency response and post-crisis contexts, bridging the divide between humanitarian response, recovery and development interventions. Every new crisis, including the current conflict in Ukraine, has been a… Read More
This publication stems from the need to understand the changes occurred within the Afghan diaspora in Italy following the Taliban's return to power in August 2021. Based on a qualitative methodology (through literature review and collection of primary data), this report maps Afghan diaspora groups… Read More
The Regional Assessment report highlights how diasporas from South America are contributing to the development of their countries of origin, and how these countries can work with diaspora communities to maximize their impact. This multilevel study gathered primary data from six countries using a… Read More
The Government of the Republic of Zambia recognizes the significant contributions of the Zambian diaspora to national development, as reflected in the Seventh National Development Plan, and accordingly formulated a National Diaspora Policy. Following the successful development of the Diaspora… Read More
The Mapping the Rwandan Diaspora in Canada report is the result of an extensive mapping exercise conducted in Canada between November 2021 and February 2022. The purpose of this report is to capture and highlight the insights and input from the 433 Rwandan - Canadian diaspora members who responded… Read More
The report, Collective Insights: Assessment and Analysis of Irregular Migration in the South and South-east Asian Regions – Emerging Trends on Travel Document and Identity Fraud, is the product of a joint initiative between the Document Examination Support Center (DESC) of the International… Read More
Fiji has made significant progress towards combating trafficking in persons by adopting a national strategy and a national plan of action, strengthening prevention activities and victim protection efforts, and pursuing investigations and prosecutions. This study focuses on the volume,… Read More
O presente diagnóstico contempla os resultados da pesquisa implementada no Brasil sobre o estado atual de participação da diáspora brasileira como ator de desenvolvimento sustentável e a produção de recomendações para sua potencialização, como parte do projeto “Empoderando a diáspora sul-americana… Read More
Con este repositorio se busca compilar y sistematizar algunas de las más destacadas de las experiencias adquiridas durante esta historia para facilitar el intercambio y colaboración entre los actores de la región. La colaboración regional en América del Sur en este sentido tiene mucho potencial… Read More
Countries in South America have a long history of engagement with their nationals abroad. This repository seeks to compile and categorize some of the most promising practices developed during this history to facilitate exchange and cooperation among actors in the region.
The contribution of migrants to the development of Asia-Pacific countries is fundamental, and their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be underestimated. Although leaving no one behind is key to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, several knowledge gaps exist… Read More
Following the launch of the Zambia Diaspora Policy in 2019, findings from the online survey of this Zambia National Remittances Study suggest that awareness of the policy among Zambia’s diaspora is quite low. The findings also point to the fact that the implementation of the diaspora policy needs… Read More
Este Diagnóstico Regional releva cómo las diásporas de América del Sur contribuyen al desarrollo de sus países de origen y cómo éstos, de manera individual y en colaboración, pueden empoderar a las comunidades de la diáspora y así maximizar el impacto de sus valiosos aportes. El presente informe es… Read More
El informe “La Diáspora Colombiana como Agente de Desarrollo Sostenible”, que analiza la dinámica migratoria desde los años 70 hasta la actualidad, incluye una descripción del contexto nacional actual, la evolución histórica de los procesos diaspóricos, incluyendo las políticas públicas, las… Read More
The study titled Report on the Use of Fraudulent Medical Documents in Travel and Migration during the COVID-19 Pandemic seeks to support immigration and border management agencies in addressing the use of fraudulent COVID-19 medical documents in the context of migration. Data for this study are… Read More
La seconde session du Dialogue international sur la migration (IDM) 2021 de l’OIM s’est tenue les 14 et 15 octobre sur le thème : Tirer parti de la migration aux fins d’un relèvement résilient et durable après la pandémie : chances et défis.
Questa ricerca nasce dall'esigenza di comprendere le mutazioni della diaspora afghana in Italia in seguito al ritorno al potere dei Talebani avvenuto ad Agosto 2021. Attraverso una metodologia basata sull'analisi della letteratura e uno studio sul campo, la ricerca si propone di fornire una… Read More
This publication outlines a new approach to mainstreaming migration into local development plans to harness the role of local authorities as key actors in migration and development initiatives.
In 2021 IOM’s International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) second session was held on 14 and 15 October on the topic Leveraging Migration for a Resilient and Sustainable Post-pandemic Recovery: Opportunities and Challenges.
Migration can be a powerful driver for sustainable development and is recognized as a cross-cutting issue throughout the entire 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. While the inclusion of migration in the 2030 Agenda presents countries with a series of new migration data challenges and… Read More
Informal cross-border trade (CBT) is significant in Southern Africa, accounting for between 30 and 40 per cent of total intra-Southern African Development Community trade, with an estimated value of USD 17.6 billion. Women make up approximately 70 per cent of informal traders, face gender-specific… Read More
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Informal cross-border trade (ICBT) is significant in Southern Africa, accounting for between 30 per cent and 40 per cent of the total trade within the SADC, with an estimated value of USD 17.6 billion. Women make up approximately 70 per cent of informal traders. They face gender-specific risks and… Read More
This analysis investigates the needs, ambitions and perceived limits of migrant and diaspora associations in Italy with respect to their role as co-development actors.
รายงานการศึกษาฉบับนี้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการทบทวนการคุ้มครองทางสังคมของประเทศไทย (Social Protection Diagnosis Review) ที่ดำเนินการโดยโครงการความร่วมมือแห่งสหประชาชาติว่าด้วยการเสริมสร้างระบบการคุ้มครองทางสังคมแบบบูรณาการสำหรับทุกคนในประเทศไทย… Read More