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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… Read More
This Migration Profile is the result of a joint initiative implemented by IOM and the Ministry of Home Affairs of Eswatini. It brings together available relevant data and information on migration and provides policy directives and recommendations to enhance evidence-based policymaking and… Read More
According to the African Development Bank’s 2018 report, in Côte d’Ivoire the cumulative share of vulnerable jobs and unemployed people ranges from 70 per cent to 90 per cent. In addition, gender norms create disparities in decent employment for women and men in the labour market. Women are more… Read More
Cross-border pastoralism is practiced throughout West and Central Africa. It is observed to varying degrees in all countries in the Region, where it constitutes a significant means of subsistence and ecosystem maintenance predicated on the sustainable use of vegetation and adaptive resource… Read More
A travers le projet “Protection et insertion de la main d’œuvre migrante et environnement dans l’agriculture urbaine et périurbaine au Sénégal et en Côte d’Ivoire” (MITSA), financé par la France, l’OIM propose de revaloriser le travail des migrants du secteur agricole en se focalisant sur les zones… Read More
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… Read More
Le profil migratoire permet d’établir les profils de migration de travail dans les zones d’étude sélectionnées par l'analyse satellitaire, à savoir : Adiopodoumé, Anyama et Bingerville dans le Grand-Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Cette étape de la recherche permet non seulement de caractériser les… Read More
A travers le projet “Protection et insertion de la main d’œuvre migrante et environnement dans l’agriculture urbaine et périurbaine au Sénégal et en Côte d’Ivoire” (MITSA), financé par la France, l’OIM propose de revaloriser le travail des migrants du secteur agricole en se focalisant sur les zones… Read More
By 2025, IOM in Indonesia will have consolidated a holistic approach, inclusive of the country’s central and local governments, as well as civil society and private sector partners, to improve migration management and the protection of migrants.
Migration is not a new phenomenon for Timor-Leste. The country experienced migration in the past, particularly in 1975 and 1999 when thousands of Timorese were displaced and/or emigrated to mainly Portugal and Australia. During the unrest in the wake of the 1999 referendum for independence, many… Read More
El informe sobre "Movimientos Migratorios Recientes en América del Sur" es una colaboración conjunta entre el Foro Especializado en Migraciones del MERCOSUR, los Estados Asociados, y la OIM.
El perfil migratorio de Colombia vio un punto de inflexión en 2012 cuando comenzó una transformación hacia un país de tránsito y destino, mientras que tradicionalmente había sido impulsado por la dinámica de la emigración. Sumados a la población de más de 48 millones de habitantes en Colombia, los… Read More
Esta publicación se editó sin la aprobación de la Unidad de Publicaciones de la OIM (PUB).
Обновление и инвентаризация списка членов и групп кыргызской диаспоры кыргызстанцев в некоторых крупных сообществ за рубежом (в странах назначения и/или постоянного проживания в миграции)
There is a growing need for data to guide decision-making. Mauritius is a country of both origin and destination for international migration. However, there is inadequate data to elaborate migration policies that can contribute to socioeconomic development. The limited availability of reliable,… Read More
This publication was issued without formal editing by IOM.
This publication was issued without IOM Publications Unit (PUB) approval.
This Mapping Report of the Kyrgyz Diaspora, Compatriots and Migrants Abroad was commissioned by IOM within the framework of the project titled “Leveraging Diaspora Funding into Climate Action” funded by the IOM Development Fund and managed by IOM Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the government and… Read More
For both policy and cooperation in the area of climate and human mobility, the significant concern remains with creating conditions that enable people to have options to safely stay, to leverage the full potential benefits of dignified migration, and to avert, minimize and address displacement and… Read More
With migration data in the global spotlight thanks to processes such as the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and others, this report aims to provide a comprehensive picture of how migration data systems work in practice at the national level. IOM’s Global Migration Data… Read More
A fin de no dejar a nadie atrás, es preciso tomar en consideración a los migrantes en las iniciativas encaminadas al logro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Además, los migrantes también desempeñan un papel fundamental en lo que respecta al desarrollo sostenible, puesto que realizan… 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.
La Estrategia de la OIM para América del Sur tiene como objetivo brindar apoyo técnico a los gobiernos y asistencia a las y los migrantes a través del desarrollo de acciones en aspectos clave que afectan a las poblaciones migrantes. La OIM, a través de su fuerte asociación con agencias de la ONU a… 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
The IOM Regional Strategy for West and Central Africa aims at bolstering positive migration dynamics in the region by pursuing the strategic objectives of resilience, mobility and governance, as defined in the IOM Strategic Vision. Taking into account the versatile socioeconomic and geopolitical… Read More
The IOM Regional Strategy for East and Horn of Africa aims to leverage migration for sustainable development and ensure that “no one is left behind”. It is centred around the human rights of migrants, the Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2063 of the African Union, and the strategic priorities… Read More
The IOM Regional Strategy for East and Horn of Africa aims to leverage migration for sustainable development and ensure that “no one is left behind”. It is centred around the human rights of migrants, the Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2063 of the African Union, and the strategic priorities… Read More
La Communauté économique des États d’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) et ses États membres adoptent de plus en plus de mesures et de politiques visant à maximiser les avantages potentiels de la migration pour le développement. Ce chapitre analyse les relations entre les États membres de la CEDEAO et… Read More
Migration en Afrique de l´Ouest et du Nord et à travers la Mediterannée – Migration et développement
In order to leave no one behind, migrants must be considered across efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Meanwhile, migrants are also key actors in sustainable development. Migrants around the world make vital contributions to help progress the SDGs, whether these focus on… Read More
Este informe reúne las mejores prácticas aplicadas por las diásporas en respuesta a la crisis de COVID-19 en las regiones de África, América, Asia y Europa. iDiaspora pudo recopilar esta información mediante tres Intercambios Virtuales organizados por la organización durante los cuales las… Read More
The Rwandan diaspora mapping report in the United Kingdom aimed to ascertain and transmit a profile that outlines the number, gender composition, geographical distribution and professional skills, training and expertise of the Rwandans living in the United Kingdom.
The Rwandan diaspora mapping report in the Netherlands aims to ascertain and transmit a profile that outlines the number, gender composition, geographic distribution, and professional skills, training and expertise of Rwandans living in the country.
The Rwandan diaspora mapping report in Germany aimed to ascertain and transmit a profile that outlines the number, gender composition, geographic distribution and professional skills, training and expertise of the Rwandans living in Germany.
The Rwandan diaspora mapping report in Belgium aims to ascertain and transmit a profile that outlines the number, gender composition, geographic distribution, and professional skills, training and expertise of Rwandans living in the country.
Realizing the importance of its diaspora in economic development, the Government of Rwanda would like to identify the conditions and factors that are necessary to engage the diaspora in the development of their country of origin. The Government believes that there is a real need for a well-… Read More
This document is an abridged version of the longer report titled Mapping and Mobilizing the Rwandan Diaspora in Europe for Development in Rwanda: Comparative Report.
NIDO Europe is the European arm of a global Nigerian diaspora network, and acts as an umbrella organization of different country chapters. As the Belgium and Luxembourg chapter, we mainly aim at harnessing professional talents among the Nigerian community in the diaspora and facilitating the… Read More
The relationship between migration and development is complex. While rich regions tend to attract immigrants, the poorest regions are not those with the highest emigration. Indeed, individuals need to own a certain degree of resources to finance international migration and a certain level of… Read More
Recognize migrants’ agency: Migrants from West and North Africa adopt flexible mobility-based strategies to contribute to their own and their communities’ resilience and development. They also contribute to national development. They mostly move within their countries, regions and continent, and… Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its Member States are increasingly adopting policies and measures aiming at maximizing possible benefits of migration for development. This chapter analyses how ECOWAS Member States engage with their diasporas. It draws on an analysis of… Read More
This inaugural Migration Profile for Nepal presents the most recent census of Nepal on population and housing, which showed that almost 50 per cent of the country’s household had a member who was either working overseas or has returned. Remittances has been a major contributing factor for the… Read More
This Migration Profile is owned by the Government of Zambia and a living document prepared through a government-led technical working group in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders and with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The Migration Profile is a tool… Read More
Migration au Sénégal : Ce rapport de 2018 est la deuxième édition du profil migratoire du Sénégal après celle de 2009. Il donne un aperçu sur les tendances et les données migratoires au Sénégal. Il traite également du cadre juridique ainsi que des structures de gouvernance du pays en matière de… Read More
Migration in Kenya: A Country Profile 2018 is a follow-up on the 2015 edition. It provides an overview of Kenya’s migration trends and data, as well as the country’s legal framework and governance structures pertaining to migration. The report also describes the impact of migration on the country’s… Read More
This Migration Profile is the result of a two-year project (2016–2018) implemented by the International Organization for Migration at the request of and in partnership with Maldives Immigration, under the purview of the Ministry of Economic Development. It brings together all available relevant… Read More
Internal migration within Mongolia has a long tradition that continues up until today. More recent trends, however, are exceptional in that the share of households moving from rural to urban areas – including the capital of Ulaanbaatar – is relatively high, resulting in urbanization and the… Read More
This Data Bulletin focuses on Migration Profiles – an output of an elaborate process involving consultation with migration data stakeholders in a country or region. The process aims to identify data gaps and strategies to address those, and produce the evidence required to inform policy on all… Read More
This Migration Profile is a repository of migration information and covers, among other areas, the institutional, policy and legal framework of migration in Zimbabwe; immigration and emigration trends in the country; irregular migration and circular migration; remittances and their development… Read More
The recent Migration Profile for Jamaica shows that emigration continues to be greatly in excess of immigration. The overall trend of decreasing numbers of permanent emigrants to the three traditional and still major destinations –United States, United Kingdom and Canada – continued, but numbers… Read More
The fifth edition of the Extended Migration Profile (EMP) of the Republic of Moldova for 2010–2015 was edited and published under the project “Supporting the implementation of the migration and development component of the EU–Moldova Mobility Partnership and harnessing its benefits for the… Read More