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Since 2000, IOM has been producing its flagship world migration reports every two years. The World Migration Report 2022, the eleventh in the world migration report series, has been produced to contribute to increased understanding of migration and mobility throughout the world.
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
This document analyses global, regional and thematic trends that emerge from MGI data in relation to the general commitment and the range of associated actions for each of the 23 Global Compact for Migration objectives. Grounded on the mapping of MGI indicators against Global Compact objectives,… Read More
The Toolkit is part of a series of tools developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project funded by the EU. The aim of this Toolkit is to provide concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation… Read More
The Toolkit is part of a series of tools developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project funded by the EU. The aim of this Toolkit is to provide concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation… Read More
The Toolkit is part of a series of tools developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project funded by the EU. The aim of this Toolkit is to provide concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation… Read More
The Toolkit is part of a series of tools developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project funded by the EU. The aim of this Toolkit is to provide concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation… Read More
The Toolkit is part of a series of tools developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project funded by the EU. The aim of this Toolkit is to provide concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation… Read More
The Toolkit is part of a series of tools developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project funded by the EU. The aim of this Toolkit is to provide concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation… Read More
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The Diaspora Mapping Toolkit builds on IOM’s rich experience of over 150 diaspora mappings implemented across diverse contexts, this Toolkit presents a systematic, comprehensive yet very flexible and agile approach to conducting diaspora mappings in differing contexts. By following the proposed… Read More
This Toolkit is part of a series of Toolkits developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project by the EU. The aim of this toolkit is to provide concise, operational and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation and… Read More
The Toolkit is part of a series of tools developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project funded by the EU. The aim of this Toolkit is to provide concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation… Read More
The Toolkit is part of a series of tools developed under the Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development (MMICD) project funded by the EU. The aim of this Toolkit is to provide concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to help international cooperation… Read More
Created in 2016 by IOM, the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) programme is a tool that supports governments in taking stock of the comprehensiveness of their migration policies, as well as in identifying gaps and areas that could be strengthened. The MGI framework is aligned with the Global… Read More
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.
This study is part of the Social Protection Diagnosis Review, a comprehensive review of the social protection system in Thailand, produced under the United Nations Joint Programme on Accelerating Progress Towards an Integrated and Modernized Social Protection System for all in Thailand, which is… Read More
This issue brief is one of four that IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has drafted to support stakeholders in their discussions on the recommendations of the UN Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, ahead of the inaugural… Read More
This issue brief is one of four that IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has drafted to support stakeholders in their discussions on the recommendations of the UN Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, ahead of the inaugural… Read More
This issue brief is one of four that IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has drafted to support stakeholders in their discussions on the recommendations of the UN Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, ahead of the inaugural… Read More
Climate change and environmental degradation are undoubtedly major concerns, and their impact on migration, health, peace and sustainable development are already manifest in all regions of the world.
Egypt has been an observer State to IOM since 1974, becoming a full-fledged member in 1991 when IOM established its mission in the country, with its office in Cairo. Soon after entering into an agreement with the Government of Egypt, IOM has established excellent working relations with migration-… Read More
This report was elaborated by CeSPI within the context of the four-year programme titled “Engage the Albanian Diaspora to the Social and Economic Development of Albania” (2018–2021), funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and implemented in cooperation with… Read More
The Gulf countries are currently undergoing changes in their labor migration systems and policies. In response, IOM is enhancing its whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to its work in the region in appreciation of the unique features of Gulf countries. This strategy will be guided by… Read More
This policy briefing identifies 10 recommendations that States, regional organizations, intergovernmental organizations and civil society can take to help meet their obligations towards families of missing migrants – to support them in their search for loved ones and as they cope with the impacts… Read More
Within the framework of the project, Understanding and Managing Internal Migration in Mongolia (UMIMM), a study on employment was conducted to improve evidence-based policymaking on internal migration.
This chapter draws upon existing evidence to explore the interaction between conflict, instability and insecurity; development; and migration, showing that instability or conflict feed negatively on development and hence drive displacement, asylum-seeking and unsafe migration.
Editor's Note: This chapter first appeared in the World Migration Report 2020. The research for this chapter inspired us to delve deeper into the topic of disinformation, resulting in Chapter 8 on disinformation about migration (in this volume). The last two years, however, have shown us that the… Read More
International Migration is a refereed bimonthly review of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on current migration issues as analysed by demographers, economists, and sociologists all over the world. The journal is edited by Koç University and published and distributed by Wiley. The… Read More
This report provides a snapshot of international data across a range of migration topics that are relevant to policymakers, the public and others. This overview of key migration trends is of particular importance due to not only the migration-related aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals and… Read More
International Migration is a refereed bimonthly review of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on current migration issues as analysed by demographers, economists, and sociologists all over the world. The journal is edited by Carleton University and published and distributed by Wiley… Read More
This report discusses the essential findings and learnings from a collaborative research project with the University of Liverpool, investigating the use of Twitter data to track immigration sentiment during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the project Tackling Modern Slavery in Viet Nam funded by the UK Home Office, IOM Viet Nam conducted a labour market assessment in five key target provinces in Viet Nam (Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh).
Informal cross-border trade is significant in Southern Africa, accounting for 30 to 40 per cent of the total trade in the Southern African Development Community, with an estimated value of USD 17.6 billion. Women make up approximately 70 per cent of informal cross-border traders (ICBTs), face… Read More
This is a policy research on remittances and diasporas engagement in South Sudan. It uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis and conducted jointly with the Governmental technical advisory group of South Sudan.
The Government of Mauritius recognizes the added value, valuable role and potential of its diaspora to contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country and aims to mobilize, leverage and harness the diaspora’s intellectual, cultural and social potential, capital and skills.
The pilot… Read More
The Future of Diasporas project was born out of the realization that reflections around diaspora engagement all too often come down to States of play and lacked much-needed forward-looking vision. This publication contains 12 thought-provoking articles written by global experts who have devoted… Read More
This report is an annual overview of activities led and implemented by the Migration Health Division of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2020, in partnership with Member States, United Nations agencies and other partners in the international community, to respond to the COVID-… Read More
The 2021 Virtual Global Diaspora Exchanges focused on the themes: Building Trust, Mobilizing Resources and Ensuring Sustainability. The exchanges explored the best practices across the regions and unpacked concerns and opportunities in supporting diaspora to reach their full potential. iDIASPORA,… Read More
The qualitative research explores vulnerabilities and risks of exploitation faced by Vietnamese migrant workers during recruitment, employment at destinations, and upon return to Viet Nam.
In a time of unprecedented social and economic changes, the Migration Data Report 2020 of the Asia–Pacific Regional Data Hub presents the latest evidence on the complex and multifaceted migration dynamics in Asia and the Pacific. The report analyses how COVID-19 altered the regional migration… Read More
This report provides an overview of the mechanisms that facilitate regular labour migration in the Caribbean, as these mechanisms constitute important elements in regional and national migration governance structures.
Mozambique has been historically characterized by dynamic human mobility patterns that contribute to development, the economy and livelihoods of communities. However, the benefits of well-managed migration for development are yet to be maximized to their full potential through whole-of-government… Read More
This desk review of the medical (or health) diaspora originating from the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region was conducted jointly by the World Health Organization, Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (WHO/EMRO) and the International Organization for… Read More
The IOM Regional Strategy for South America aims for the provision of technical support to governments and assistance to migrants through the development of actions in key aspects that impact migrant populations. IOM, through its strong involvement with United Nations agencies at the regional and… Read More
The IOM Regional Strategy for Southern Africa aims to support governments, in line with national and regional priorities and leveraging the potential of migration through a whole-of-government approach to achieve sustainable development outcomes for all. It realizes the scope for forced… Read More
The IOM Regional Strategy for the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and the United Kingdom provides an articulation of the trends observed in the region’s migration landscape. It capitalizes on opportunities from recent developments in the region, such as the Pact on Migration and Asylum,… Read More