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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Guidelines on Mainstreaming Migration into Local Development Planning

These guidelines aim to assist local and regional authorities in enhancing their efforts to mainstream migration, into all governance areas, for enhanced policy coherence in migration and development.

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31 December 2017

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How Should Migrant Smuggling be Confronted?

This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration. This technical paper answers the question "how should migrant smuggling be confronted?". Migrant smuggling is seen as antithetical to safe, orderly and regular migration.

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31 December 2017

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Other

Passport Examination Procedure Manual (Second Edition)

Passport Examination Procedures Manual (PEPM) Second Edition has been developed as an update to the first edition (2007) in response to the development of new security features in the production of identity and travel documents.

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31 December 2017

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Study Report on Community Integration and Perceptions of Border security in the Agadez Region

This publication serves as a tool for IOM Niger and the Government of Niger to guide their policy regarding the engagement of communities in border management.

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31 December 2017

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Cooperation on specific migration corridors and on a regional basis in the areas of remittance policy, legislation and research – African Caribbean and Pacific Countries and the EU

Building on existing institutions and collaborations at the regional level, countries with a remittance interest have set up working group to focus on remittance transfers, legislation, policies, technical assistance to governments and cooperation on specific migration corridors or on a regional...

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31 December 2017

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Protection of the Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Migrants and the Specific Needs of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations

This working paper was prepared during the GCM negotiations to provide Member States and other actors an overview of international law which speak to migrants’ rights.

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31 December 2017

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Other

Migrant Return and Reintegration Policy: A Key Component of Migration Governance

Return migration takes place along a spectrum from voluntary to involuntary movement, with at least six identifiable points: Solicited, Voluntary, Reluctant, Pressured, Obliged, Forced.

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31 December 2017

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Towards an Integrated Approach to Reintegration in the Context of Return

This paper recommends that sustainable reintegration can be facilitated when three components are addressed in parallel: Individual assistance targeting the specific needs of returning migrants and households; Community-based support to foster a participatory approach in the reintegration process...

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31 December 2017

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage

The 2017 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery focus on two main issues: forced labour and forced marriage. The estimate of forced labour comprises forced labour in the private economy, forced sexual exploitation of adults and commercial sexual exploitation of children, and state-imposed forced labour.

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19 September 2017

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Analysis

Interrogating the Relationship between Remigration and Sustainable Return

In this paper, it is argued that remigration is not a valid indicator to measure sustainable return.

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22 August 2017

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Journal Article

Transnational Culture of Corruption in Migrant Labour Recruitment

This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration.

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07 August 2017

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Integration and Social Cohesion: Key Elements for Reaping Benefits of Migration

This thematic paper was prepared to inform on the core topic of integration and social cohesion during the consultation process and negotiations that led to the final adoption of the GCM.

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01 August 2017

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Integration that values Diversity - Exploring a Model for Current Migration Dynamics

This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration.

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04 July 2017

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Border Security, Migration Governance and Sovereignty

Exploring why nation states accept or resist limits on sovereignty in the context of border security, migration, and the GCM.

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01 January 2017

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World Migration Report 2018: Chapter 5 – Global Migration Governance: Existing Architecture and Recent Developments

A chapter which outlines how international agreements such as the GCM can contribute to more effective global governance of international migration.

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01 January 2017

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Protecting Migrant Workers: The Case for a Core Rights Approach

This paper introduces the idea of a “core rights” approach for global governance of international labour migration. In the context of low ratification numbers of international conventions, Ruhs proposes a debate around what a shorter list of core rights may look like.

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01 January 2017

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Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Training Manual (Facilitators’ Guide)

This guide offers a training manual for policymakers dealing with environmental migration on the national or regional level. For further information about the manual, including access, please find contact information on the resource page.

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01 January 2017

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Migrant Smuggling Data and Research: A global review of the emerging evidence base (Volume I)

The report brings together that important evidence collected by academics, private research companies, authorities and investigative journalists on the transnational crime aspects of migrant smuggling, including on routes, smuggling organization (such as criminal networking and facilitation),...

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01 January 2017

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Rights-based Approach to Programming

A handbook developed to introduce those working on migration programming to a rights-based approach. Modules provide an overview of relevant international laws and how the rights accorded therein should be integrated into different stages of programming.

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31 December 2016

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