Discussion space: Migration 4.0 - Digitalization & New Technologies

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The world around us is becoming more and more digital. Migration is no exception. Migrants look for information online, governments explore new technologies to manage migration more efficiently and experts delve into new data sources to understand migration processes and the future of migration. Digitalization provides new opportunities but also raises new questions about data protection, privacy and ethics. Digitalization is transforming the field of migration at a dizzying speed. This discussion forum keeps track of recent developments, events, projects and key resources on the digitalization of migration, new data sources and innovative methods. More importantly, it aims at creating a community of practice, providing a space for exchange.

The world around us is becoming more and more digital. Migration is no exception. Migrants look for information online, governments explore new technologies to manage migration more efficiently and experts delve into new data sources to understand migration processes and the future of migration. Digitalization provides new opportunities but also raises new questions about data protection, privacy and ethics. Digitalization is transforming the field of migration at a dizzying speed. This discussion forum keeps track of recent developments, events, projects and key resources on the digitalization of migration, new data sources and innovative methods. More importantly, it aims to create a community of practice, providing a space for exchange.

Initiated as part of the German EU Council Presidency in 2020, this discussion space is hosted by the Migration Network Hub as one of its new communities of practice, enabling the discussion to be sustained and ensuring that all stakeholders globally can participate.

Digital transformation transversally influences the whole programme of the trio of Presidencies of the EU Council (Germany, Portugal and Slovenia). In the management of migration, digital transformation is also omnipresent, and refers to the adoption of digital technology to transform services and processes, from the use of online application forms for asylum seekers, to automated decision support in asylum and return procedures. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also becoming an increasingly important tool, for example in the fields of border management, as well as migration and asylum procedures. The European Commission's new Pact on Migration and Asylum gives Digital Transformation due attention, referring to the need for effective screening and efficient asylum procedures, alongside integrated and modern border management.

Welcome and enjoy. We look forward to your inputs, questions and comments!

Please note that the views and opinions shared through this platform do not necessarily reflect those of the UN Network on Migration, its Secretariat, its constituent parts, or the Government of Portugal.

Resources

The Power of Digitalization in the Age of Physical Distancing (DISC Digest 4th Edition)
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, societies are witnessing first-hand how digitalization can help confront the crisis and keep migrants, their families and communities connected. Against this context, this digest explores the multi-faceted opportunities and risks that digital innovation can bring to social connections and community cohesion among migrants and host communities.
Date of Publication: 06 Nov 2020
Document Type: Key Resources
Document Type: Other
Source & Publisher: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Cross-Cutting Theme: Child-sensitive Gender-responsive Human rights People-centred Whole-of-society approach
GCM Objectives: 3 - Information provision 7 - Reduce vulnerabilities 16 - Inclusion and social cohesion 17 - Eliminate discrimination 18 - Skills development and recognition 19 - Migrant and diaspora contributions
Geographic Coverage: Global
The Future of Migration to Europe: A systematic review of the literature on migration scenarios and forecasts
Effective migration management requires some degree of anticipation of the magnitude and nature of future flows. In response to these needs, two types of approaches have emerged in the literature in recent years: (a) migration forecasts and (b) migration scenarios. This report presents the results of a systematic literature review of migration forecasts and scenarios. This comprehensive overview will be of interest to both scientists and practitioners who wish to navigate this growing field.
Date of Publication: 23 Jul 2020
Document Type: Key Resources
Source & Publisher: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Author(s): Rhea Ravenna Sohst Jasper Tjaden Helga de Valk Susanne Melde
GCM Objectives: 1 - Data 3 - Information provision
Geographic Coverage: Regional
Region/s: Europe
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Events

22 Apr 2021
European Migration Network (EMN) Annual Conference: "Digital transformation in migration"
The European Migration Network (EMN)'s main objective is the collection, analysis and provision of objective, reliable and comparable information in...
10 Dec 2020 - 10 Dec 2020
Migration 4.0 – Final Session
Online webinar hosted by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community
27 Nov 2020
Deep Dive “Migration 4.0” on “Digital Communication”
Invitation-only webinar hosted by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community.
05 Nov 2020 - 06 Nov 2020
Deep Dive “Migration 4.0” on “Forecasting”
Invitation-only event is part of a series organized by the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
28 Oct 2020 - 29 Oct 2020
Deep Dive “Migration 4.0” on “Digital Tools”
Invitation-only event as part of the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union
07 Oct 2020
Digitalisation of the asylum procedure and integrated identity management
In the framework of the German EU Council Presidency the BAMF organized a virtual expert meeting on 7 October 2020, where the topics of digitalization...
22 Jul 2020
Migration 4.0
Virtual meeting “Migration 4.0“ related to the German EU Presidency 2020