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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

This document is the result of the local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Spain) and summarizes the well-developed areas of its migration governance structures, as well as the areas with potential for further development, as… Read More

This report looks at the evaluability of the community-based reintegration (CBR) initiatives undertaken by the European Union–IOM Joint Initiative in the Horn of Africa programme. The report also provides a general framework for strengthening the evaluation of such type of activities in the future… Read More

This report elaborates on the usefulness and potential for natural experiment-based evaluation approaches in contexts that are prone to shocks or in which shocks have already occurred. The report also provides practical lessons for those interested in conducting such types of studies, based on the… 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 document is the result of the local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the city of Malaga (Spain) and summarizes the well-developed areas of its migration governance structures, as well as the areas with potential for further development, as assessed by the local MGIs.

This document is the result of the local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the municipality of Cahul (Republic of Moldova) and summarizes the well-developed areas of its migration governance structures, as well as the areas with potential for further development, as assessed by… 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

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el municipio de La Palma (El Salvador), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Republic of Albania as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Estado de Tabasco (Mexico), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Republic of Albania as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Estado de Zacatecas (Mexico), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

This document is the result of the Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the city of Medellin (Colombia) and summarizes the well-developed areas of its migration governance structures, as well as the areas with potential for further development, as assessed by the Local MGIs. 

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Montenegro as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help countries… 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

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Guinea-Bissau as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help countries… 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

Ce profil de gouvernance de la migration présente un résumé des points forts des structures de gouvernance des migrations du Tchad ainsi que les aspects qui pourraient être renforcés, en fonction des évaluations des Indicateurs de gouvernance des migrations (IGM).

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

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… 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

This report has been commissioned by IOM, together with the International Labour Organization and UN-Women, and seeks to map out and assess the nature and gaps of the reintegration support provided to returnee migrant workers from five South Asian Colombo Process member States: Bangladesh, India,… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in The Marshall Islands as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en Honduras, según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la Migracion (IGM). Los… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Honduras as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist governments in… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators… 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

Drawing on the leading trends driving labour migration in Asia, as identified in Spotlight on Labour Migration in Asia, this report develops future scenarios based on each trend in key demand sectors in various destination countries and areas by studying the current landscape, as well as the… Read More

This Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Municipality of Coto Brus (Costa Rica) as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately… Read More

This research study examines past and current media migration reportage and in particular the representation of Filipino migrant workers in Philippine media. This report examines the dominant themes in the reportage of migrant worker issues through a narrative analysis of the coverage of overseas… Read More

This Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the City of Santiago de Chile (Chile) as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 80… Read More

Globally and in South Africa, IOM migration health programming seeks to promote the inclusion of migrants in laws, policies and programmes at the global, regional and national levels. Addressing incoherencies in health and non-health policies could reduce the exclusion of vulnerable migrants in… Read More

This document is the result of the Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the municipality of Desamparados (Costa Rica) and summarizes the well-developed areas of its migration governance structures, as well as the areas with potential for further development, as assessed by the… 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

This situation analysis of internal migration in Mongolia will assess existing policy frameworks and plans that, among others, include current mechanisms, processes, mandates, capacities and resources that are relevant to internal migration. This will be done through desk research and policy-… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Suriname as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help countries… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Cantón de Cuenca (Ecuador), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Cantón de Tulcán (Ecuador), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… 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

The report points to the transformative potential of regional integration and human mobility for the socioeconomic development of the region. Trade and labour mobility are some of the key benefits of regional integration and human mobility. Integrated border management, especially through One-Stop… 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