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There is significant informal cross-border trade in southern Africa, valued at an estimated USD 17.6 billion, which accounts for 30 to 40 per cent of total trade in the Southern African Development Community. Women make up approximately 70 per cent of informal traders, even as they face gender-… Read More
There is significant informal cross-border trade in the Southern Africa region, accounting for 30–40 per cent of total trade between countries of the Southern African Development Community, with an estimated value of USD 17.6 billion. Women make up around 70 per cent of informal cross-border… Read More
This Compendium contains examples representing good practices, in particular country-of-origin (CoO) practices in relation to social protection and welfare measures adopted by CoOs to support their migrant workers abroad and their family members.
Revealing the harsh reality of trafficking in persons and forced labour within the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Region, the Regional Baseline Assessment sheds light on prevalent challenges and critical gaps in addressing these criminal activities. Despite efforts to combat trafficking,… Read More
Migration in the context of irregularity is a highly debated issue in the European Union. A new study conducted by the IOM Country Office for Austria in the framework of the European Migration Network (EMN) addresses this important topic from the perspective of unlawful employment of third-country… Read More
Migration im Kontext von Irregularität ist ein stark debattiertes Thema in der Europäischen Union. Die von IOM Österreich im Rahmen des Europäischen Migrationsnetzwerk (EMN) erstellte Studie befasst sich mit diesem wichtigen Thema aus Perspektive der unrechtmäßigen Beschäftigung von… Read More
The Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (known as the Joint Labour Migration Programme or JLMP) is a long-term joint undertaking between the African Union Commission, IOM and the International Labour Organization, to implement the fifth key… Read More
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
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
This report focuses on a natural experiment-based evaluation conducted as part of the IMPACT study, to better illustrate the effects of the pandemic and other shocks on the wellbeing of returning migrants assisted under the EU-IOM joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration in… Read More
La guía práctica para el aula 'Migrando Miradas: comunicación ética sobre migración en los medios' permite a cualquier profesorado de Universidad estudiar la comunicación ética sobre migración en sus propias asignaturas.
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Uganda 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 assess… Read More
Enhancing the coherence between migration and climate action policy within the European Union’s internal and external policy should be a priority in the context of the envisaged green transition in the European Union. This report argues that the European Green Deal, which is a focus of this report… Read More
The Eastern and Horn of Africa region remains one of the most dynamic regions of the world in terms of migration caused by an evolving complex of economic, social and security interplay. Migrants and mobile populations continue to face many obstacles in accessing essential health-care services… Read More
Ce document est le résultat de l'évaluation des indicateurs de gouvernance migratoire (IGM) au niveau local dans la région administrative de Kankan (Guinée Conakry) et résume les domaines bien développés de ses structures de gouvernance migratoire, ainsi que les domaines ayant un potentiel de… Read More
The Facilitator's Guide is meant to support the facilitators presenting the Manual on the Establishment and Implementation of a Migrant Welfare Programme. It covers and includes the following areas:
• A section in presentation modalities and training preparation, reflecting in brief on:
(i)… Read More
The Region on the Move 2021–2022 explores migration trends through a post-pandemic vulnerability and climate risks lens in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This latest edition presents data and information on migration, accompanied by thematic chapters that address pertinent regional… Read More
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the findings of the IMPACT study across all of its components. IMPACT is a study to evaluate how the assistance provided under the EU-IOM Joint Initiative Programme for Migrant Protection and Reintegration promotes the sustainable reintegration of… Read More
This Manual has been developed to support and guide the establishment and implementation of a Migrant Welfare Programme by African countries through the design and implementation of dedicated tools.
This document is the result of the local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the city of Monrovia (Republic of Liberia) 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
This study examines the consequences that migration, return and reintegration experiences have on the mental health and the psychosocial well-being of returning migrants, with the primary purpose of informing policies, programmes and advocacy initiatives that promote sustainable reintegration.
Au cours des dernières années, la situation sécuritaire au Sahel s’est fortement dégradée en raison de la multiplication des attaques des groupes armés non étatiques et de l’augmentation de la criminalité transfrontalière organisée. L’essor de l’extrémisme violent représente une menace grandissante… Read More
La détérioration de la situation sécuritaire au Sahel commence à engendrer d'importants mouvements de populations vers les régions du nord de la Côte d’Ivoire. Ces flux risquent de fragiliser la résilience de communautés déjà vulnérables et de compromettre les accomplissements de la Côte d’Ivoire… 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
The Compendium of Good Practices in Enabling Access to Legal Identity for Undocumented Migrants is a tool developed by IOM to guide Member States in establishing legal identity to uphold the rights of migrants and of their children, without putting them at risk.
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
Environment and climate change affect a wide range of people (including internal, inward and outward migrants) throughout the migration process by limiting their livelihood options and available natural resources. Livelihoods in Southern Africa particularly depend on natural resources, which are… 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
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
Acest document este rezultatul evaluării Indicatorilor de Guvernanță a Migrației (MGI) la nivel local în municipiul Balti (Republica Moldova) și rezumă domeniile bine dezvoltate ale guvernanței migrației, precum și sectoarele cu potențial de dezvoltare ulterioară, așa cum au fost evaluate de către… Read More
Acest document este rezultatul evaluării Indicatorilor de Guvernanță a Migrației (MGI) la nivel local în municipiul Cahul (Republica Moldova) și rezumă domeniile bine dezvoltate ale guvernanței migrației, precum și sectoarele cu potențial de dezvoltare ulterioară, așa cum au fost evaluate de către… Read More
En Tunisie, le cadre juridique de l'investissement a connu une transformation majeure avec l'abrogation du Code d'incitation aux investissements en faveur de la loi d'investissement n° 2016-71 du 30 septembre 2016. Ces réformes ont renforcé l'attrait du pays pour les investisseurs nationaux et… 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
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
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
Authored by Jenna Blower-Nassiri, this gender and migration research policy (GenMig) paper analyses sex-disaggregated migration and labour data to examine migration to and within Europe in the social care sector. The paper reviews Europe’s migration, care and employment regimes, complemented by… 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
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
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 Balti (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
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
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
In January 2023, IOM Austria, in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Austrian Integration Fund, conducted an online survey among 552 displaced persons from Ukraine residing in Austria. The aim was to collect data on their living and housing situation and identify… Read More
Im Jänner 2023 führte IOM Österreich in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bundesministerium für Inneres (BMI) und dem Österreichischen Integrationsfonds (ÖIF) eine Online-Umfrage unter 552 in Österreich lebenden Vertriebenen aus der Ukraine durch. Ziel war es, Daten über ihre Lebens- und Wohnsituation zu… Read More
A Region on the Move report series for the East and Horn of Africa has been the regional flagship publication since 2017. The report series provides an advanced understanding of the main migrant groups and the environment in which mobility takes place, with a focus on internal displacement and… 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
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