Knowledge Platform

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Policy Brief

Comparative Research on the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration of Migrants

This report presents the findings of a study that explored the factors influencing the decision to return, including the role played by return policy interventions. The study also aimed to enhance understanding of the concept of sustainable return, how to measure it, and how to promote it.

Date of publication:

31 December 2015

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Analysis

Enhancing the Safety and Sustainability of the Return and Reintegration of Victims of Trafficking: Lessons learnt from the CARE and TACT Projects

This joint report aims to gather and share the lessons learned through the implementation of both projects, suggesting a way forward for the establishment of transnational referral mechanisms between European Union Member States and third countries.

Date of publication:

31 December 2015

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Analysis

Addressing Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Times of Crisis- Evidence and Recommendations for Further Action to Protect Vulnerable and Mobile Populations I December 2015

The report recommends that human trafficking in times of crisis be urgently included in the humanitarian community, with support from both emergency and development donor communities.

Date of publication:

31 December 2015

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

White Paper on Mainstreaming Migration into Local Development Planning

This White Paper analyzes various migration and development-related policies and initiatives around the world to identify the key success factors that allow for the integration, or mainstreaming, of migration into local development planning. The brief acknowledges the central role of local and...

Date of publication:

22 December 2015

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Policy Brief

Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning: A Handbook for Policy-makers and Practitioners

This Handbook, initiated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and further developed with the contributions of the Global Migration Group (GMG), is the result of a collaborative and fruitful cooperation between the 16 GMG agencies. The Handbook is divided into three main sections...

Date of publication:

12 October 2015

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Nationality, Migration and Statelessness in West Africa: A study for UNHCR and IOM

This study provides a comparative review of migration, nationality and statelessness in the 15 ECOWAS countries.

Date of publication:

01 June 2015

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Analysis

Running an Effective Migrant Resource Centre: A Handbook for Practitioners

This handbook focuses on how Migrant Resources Centres (MRCs) can assist migrants awaiting departure in countries of origin so that they can make well-informed decisions throughout the migration cycle, including when returning.

Date of publication:

01 January 2015

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Sending ideas back home: Exploring the potential of South-South social remittances in the United Republic of Tanzania

While the relevance of financial remittances for developing countries is well documented and has gained attention during the last years as an important and stable source of external development, the flows of ideas, knowledge, behaviours and social capital transmitted by migrants to their families...

Date of publication:

31 December 2014

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Humanitarian Border Management in the Silk Routes Region – Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan

The aim of the document is to identify areas for future work in the field of humanitarian border management, a sector of assistance identified within the IOM Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF). Humanitarian border management covers border operations before, during and after humanitarian...

Date of publication:

31 December 2014

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The Principle of Non-refoulement

The purpose of this Information Note is to provide a general overview of the principle of non-refoulement and to explain how the principle applies to all migrants. To this end, the Information Note can be used as a tool by those dealing with border management or returns of migrants to avoid the...

Date of publication:

01 April 2014

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Other

IML Information Note on the Principle of Non-Refoulement

Date of publication:

01 April 2014

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IOM Outlook on Migration, Environment and Climate Change

IOM Outlook on Migration, Environment and Climate Change aims to bring together in one easy-to-access reference document the knowledge accrued by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and to present IOM’s role, understanding and approach to environmental migration.

Date of publication:

01 January 2014

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The Principles of Non refoulement  

Date of publication:

01 January 2014

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Policy Brief

World Migration Report 2013: Migrant Well-being and Development

The World Migration Report 2013 contributes to the global debate on migration and development by exploring and assessing how migration affects a person’s quality of life and their human development across a broad range of dimensions.

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01 January 2013

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Developing a Road Map for Engaging Diasporas in Development: A Handbook for Policymakers and Practitioners in Home and Host Countries

Diasporas are major direct investors in critical and emerging industries, known patrons of nascent tourism initiatives, and generous philanthropists. This Road Map offers national policymakers and practitioners a practical guide and real-world process for smartly and successfully galvanizing...

Date of publication:

31 December 2011

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Guidelines for border management and detention procedures involving migrants: A public health perspective

These guidelines aim at supporting the capacity of border management personnel to deal with health concerns and public health risks related to migration and to promote good practices and standards for border management and health personnel working and dealing with health risks.

Date of publication:

31 December 2010

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The IOM Handbook on Direct Assistance for Victims of Trafficking

This Handbook is not meant to provide a single methodology for the provision of assistance to victims of trafficking, but to offer suggestions and guidance, based on IOM’s many years of experience. IOM hopes that it will be helpful to all organizations providing such assistance to victims, but...

Date of publication:

01 January 2007

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements in African Union Member States: Taking Stock and the Way Forward

The report outlines the BLMA assessment tool developed by ILO and IOM, which can be used by governments and stakeholders to assess bilateral migration agreements.

Date of publication:

02 January 1900

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