Migration and Local Economic Development
Récits de Succès
L’Initiative Conjointe pour la Migration et le Développement de l’ONU (ICMD) a publié une collection de « Récits de Succès » qui contient une série d'études de cas sur les bonnes pratiques, les leçons apprises et les recommandations se fonde sur les résultats empiriques des projets soutenus par l’ICMD dans huit pays cibles : Costa Rica, Équateur, El Salvador, Philippines, Maroc, Népal, Sénégal et Tunisie. Ceux-ci sont fondés sur des données probantes et peuvent servir à guider d'autres autorités locales et régionales dans la mise en œuvre d'initiatives similaires.
The IOM and ILO release a new report analysing the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of labour migration from China to Europe
Submitted by oriolnierga on September 15, 2017 - 12:49pmThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have published a new report that investigates the challenges of labour migration from China to Europe. Chinese migration in Europe is increasingly important. By the end of 2015, there were 260,000 migrant workers from China legally residing in the 28 EU Member States. Due to the size of this flow of people, it is necessary to discuss the challenges and opportunities that it represents for both China and Europe, as well as their citizens.
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Researcher for the project ‘Engendering Migration, Development and Belonging: The Experiences of Recently Arrived Afghans in Europe’
The University of Neuchâtel, with funding from the Swiss Network of International Studies (SNIS), is looking to hire a Researcher for the project ‘Engendering Migration, Development and Belonging: The Experiences of Recently Arrived Afghans in Europe,’ which “examines how gender shapes understandings of home, belonging and the self among recently arrived Afghan migrants in Europe.” The contract is for 2 years and is expected to begin November 1, 2017.
The desired candidate should have a Masters’ degree in Social Sciences and be fluent in German and English. To learn more about the qualifications and outlined responsibilities, see here. If interested in applying, please send your cover letter, CV, including names and contact details of two referees, degree transcripts, one sample of written work on a topic relevant to the project as one e-mail attachment to: Dr Carolin Fischer, carolin.fischer@unine.ch.
The application deadline is September 15, 2017.
Migration in the 2030 Agenda
Submitted by OlivierRoy on August 10, 2017 - 12:30pm
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INVITATION: GFMD Reflection on Migration-related SDGs in the 2030 Agenda
Submitted by oriolnierga on June 27, 2017 - 1:40pm
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On the eve of the Tenth Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit to be held in Berlin on June 28-30, the GFMD 2017-2018 Co-Chairs Germany and Morocco are pleased to announce that a GFMD side event entitled “GFMD Reflection on Migration-related SDGs in the 2030 Agenda” will be held at the margins of the 2017 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, on Wednesday, 12 July 2017, from 13h15 to 14h30 at Room 4 of the UN Conference Building.
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GFMD Reflection on Migration-related SDGs in the 2030 Agenda
Submitted by oriolnierga on June 27, 2017 - 1:36pm
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Estudio de caso #15: Asociaciones público-privado en los proyectos de desarrollo local apoyado por la diáspora
País: Túnez
Área temática: Asociaciones para la gestión efectiva de la migración para el desarrollo local
Palabras clave: diáspora, enfoque multilateral, potenciación económica
Étude de cas #15 : Le partenariat public- privé dans les projets de développement local soutenus par la diaspora
Pays : Tunisie
Domaine thématique : Partenariats pour une gestion efficace des migrations pour le développement local
Mots clés : diaspora, approche multi-acteurs, autonomie économique
Case study #15: Public-Private partnership in local development projects supported by the diaspora
Country: Tunisia
Thematic area: Partnerships for Effective Migration Management for Local Development
Key words: diaspora, multi-stakeholder approach, economic empowerment
How to Improve Domestic Payment Infrastructure and Access to New Technologies
Submitted by OlivierRoy on May 18, 2017 - 12:18pmACP EU Migration Action published a new report emphasising the important role of remittances in development as they are a steady, reliable source of investment that helps millions of individuals and households to raise living standards. High cost and the obstacles to access affordable formal remittance channels are few examples. By proposing solutions as to improve domestic payment infrastructures and grant migrants access to new technologies, we contribute to creating an environment that benefits the lives of migrants, their families and communities.
