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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
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
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
คู่มือการจัดทำเเผนผังขั้นตอนการโยกย้ายถิ่นฐานมีความมุ่งหมายที่จะช่วยให้องค์กรธุรกิจระบุ บรรเทา และจัดการกับความเสี่ยงด้านสิทธิมนุษยชน และสิทธิแรงงานข้ามชาติที่เกิดขึ้นในห่วงโซ่อุปทานทั่วโลก… 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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Amid the rapid digital transformation, ensuring digital inclusion and upskilling for all members of society, including migrant workers, is of paramount importance. This report assesses the current usage of digital technology among migrant workers, including their skills levels and needs across… 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
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
คู่มือฉบับนี้จัดทำขึ้นเพื่อเป็นแนวทางปฏิบัติสำหรับองค์กรธุรกิจเกี่ยวกับวิธีสรรหาและว่าจ้างแรงงานข้ามชาติอย่างมีจริยธรรมและมีความรับผิดชอบ ซึ่งนำเสนอขั้นตอนที่เป็นรูปธรรมที่นายจ้างในภาคส่วนต่าง ๆ สามารถดำเนินธุรกิจในลักษณะที่เคารพสิทธิมนุษยชนและสิทธิแรงงานของแรงงานข้ามชาติ… 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
This report, “International Labour Migration in a Changing Climate”, provides insights from Malaysia and Thailand on how, and in what contexts, international labour migration can be a viable adaptation strategy to climate change. The report provides experiences and perspectives of migrant workers,… Read More
This Toolkit builds on the outcomes of an international thematic workshop on addressing the needs of migrant children at borders, consolidated with IOM best practices and additional research inputs. Various relevant stakeholders from selected countries participated in the workshop and included law… Read More
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
Authored by Irina Kuznetsova and Oksana Mikheieva, this Migration Research Series paper explores the impacts of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine on the individuals that were displaced before 2022. The authors argue that the pre-existing vulnerabilities of those stranded in occupied areas since… Read More
The Asia–Pacific Migration Data Report 2022 is a comprehensive collection and analysis of the latest available migration data, offering valuable insights into the observed trends throughout 2022. While the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer the primary driver of migration, its repercussions have left… Read More
Authored by Vytenis Juozas Deimantas and Aslı Ebru Şanlıtürk, this Migration Research Series paper focuses on the arrival of refugees from Ukraine on the labour market in Lithuania. The paper examines the distribution of refugees from Ukraine across countries of Lithuania, analyses the unemployment… 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
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
The report “Accelerating Access to Remedy: Promising Practices to Enhance Access to Remedy for Migrant Workers in South-East Asia” presents an overview of the status of migrant workers’ access to remedy in Hong Kong SAR China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam, through the lens of… Read More
This is one of the five modules that make up the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Trade Facilitation and Human Mobility Trainer’s Manual. The Trainer’s Manual was developed to build the capacities of border management agents and policy practitioners in the areas of trade facilitation,… Read More
This is one of the five modules that make up the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Trade Facilitation and Human Mobility Trainer’s Manual. The Trainer’s Manual was developed to build the capacities of border management agents and policy practitioners in the areas of trade facilitation,… Read More
This is one of the five modules that make up the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Trade Facilitation and Human Mobility Trainer’s Manual. The Trainer’s Manual was developed to build the capacities of border management agents and policy practitioners in the areas of trade facilitation,… Read More