a Creatividad Dentro de la Crisis: Opciones Legales para Inmigrantes Venezolanos en América Latina By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:43:58 -0500 Convocamos un seminario en línea (webinar) en español en la ocasión del lanzamiento del informe, Creatividad dentro de la crisis: opciones legales para inmigrantes venezolanos en América Latina, que describe donde se han radicado los migrantes venezolanos; las medidas que han utilizado los gobiernos latinoamericanos para regularizar el estatus legal de los migrantes venezolanos; y los esfuerzos por integrar a los recién llegados en sus nuevas comunidades de residencia. Full Article
a Will Immigration Reform Ever Succeed Again? The Legacy of IRCA & Its Enduring Lessons By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:38:21 -0400 This discussion on the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) showcases MPI Fellow Charles Kamasaki's book, Immigration Reform: The Corpse That Will Not Die. Kamasaki is joined by other veterans of the IRCA debate for a conversation on the lessons, the intended and unintended consequences, and how the law’s legacy has shaped contemporary politics on immigration. Full Article
a A Growing Destination for Sub-Saharan Africans, Morocco Wrestles with Immigrant Integration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:16:22 -0400 Long a country of emigration and a springboard for migrants aiming to reach Europe, Morocco has emerged as a destination for many sub-Saharan Africans. As more migrants remain in Morocco, the kingdom has implemented policies to aid with integration. But challenges remain, with most of the estimated 700,000 sub-Saharan Africans living in precarious conditions and irregular status despite some legalization programs. Full Article
a The Changing Face of Emigration: Harnessing the Potential of the New Greek Diaspora By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 12:35:33 -0500 Large outflows of educated young people escaping high levels of unemployment, in tandem with inflows of unauthorized migrants, pose a fresh set of challenges for Greek policymakers. This Transatlantic Council on Migration report examines Greek emigration, and its economic implications, before exploring policy directions to minimize the costs and maximize the benefits of this mobility. Full Article
a Development through Diversity: Engaging Armenia’s New and Old Diaspora By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:26:58 -0400 The Armenian diaspora, which significantly exceeds the country's resident population, has played an instrumental role in Armenia's political and economic development since independence in 1991. Yet a picture emerges of divergent currents within the diaspora, often seen from above as a unified entity. Delve into differences in engagement among Armenia's "old" and "new" diasporas with this feature article. Full Article
a On the Brink of Demographic Crisis, Governments in East Asia Turn Slowly to Immigration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 16:12:43 -0500 With many countries in East Asia facing unfavorable demographic shifts in the form of aging populations, low fertility, and shrinking workforces, governments in 2016 continued to explore immigration as a potential policy solution. However, a tradition of cultural homogeneity and wariness among publics about increased immigration is leading policymakers to test the waters with very small steps. Full Article
a Labor Migration from Myanmar: Remittances, Reforms, and Challenges By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:00:55 -0500 Having emerged from a long era of military rule, Myanmar's leaders and many citizens are looking outward. In particular, with Burmese labor migration abroad on the rise, policymakers are examining ways in which to harness remittances as a vehicle for economic development, particularly in impoverished rural areas. This article explores Burmese labor migration flows, financial reforms, and challenges on migration and development. Full Article
a It Takes a Village: Despite Challenges, Migrant Groups Lead Development in Senegal By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 19:21:15 -0400 For generations, migrants have emigrated from Senegal, particularly from in and around the Senegal River Valley. With France a key destination, French policy changes have had significant impact on Senegalese migrants and the hometown associations through which they support development in Senegal. This article explores how these policy shifts influence development and quality of life in the Senegal River Valley. Full Article
a After Revolution, Tunisian Migration Governance Has Changed. Has EU Policy? By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:36:07 -0400 In the face of an uptick in unauthorized arrivals in Italy from Tunisia in 2017, the European Union dusted off earlier policy proposals such as funding to increase Tunisia’s border-control capabilities and the creation of disembarkation platforms. This article explores why contemporary developments, including a fragile Tunisian political system, suggest the need for a different approach. Full Article
a Mexican Migration Flows: From Great Wave to Gentle Stream? By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:37:31 -0400 This event focuses on the changing face of Mexican migration to the United States, Mexican immigrants' contributions to U.S. society and political and economic power, as well as that of those who have returned to Mexico. Full Article
a An Overheated Narrative Unanswered: How the Global Compact for Migration Became Controversial By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:33:54 -0500 While the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration was formally adopted by 164 of the UN's 193 Member States, it's worth asking how it became a point of contention and ultimately was rejected by more than a dozen countries. The answer? A long lag time between negotiation and adoption, during which overheated claims against it went largely unanswered, as this commentary explores. Full Article
a A Conversation with António Vitorino, the Director General of the International Organization for Migration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:06:18 -0500 In his first public address on his inaugural official visit to Washington, DC, IOM Director General António Vitorino discusses his vision for IOM; reforms in the UN system; coordination with other organizations in addressing humanitarian protection; and the operational steps IOM is taking to respond to forced migration and displacement. Full Article
a Global Governance of International Migration 2.0: What Lies Ahead? By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:22:14 -0500 The vast majority of UN Member States in December 2018 adopted the first-ever international agreement to cooperate on migration. This policy brief traces the trajectory of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration's negotiation and endorsement. It also explores the factors that will determine whether the compact lives up to its aim of improving how states cooperate on international migration. Full Article
a Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy: Building a Responsive, Effective Immigration System By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:42:07 -0400 This discussion marked the launch of MPI's Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy Initiative, which aims to generate a big-picture, evidence-driven vision of the role immigration should play in America’s future, as well as to build a bipartisan center so needed reforms can be enacted. The initiative's leader, MPI Senior Fellow Doris Meissner, joins in conversation with former Bush administration Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and former Obama White House Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Muñoz about the prospects for action and what's needed. Full Article
a Chasing the Dubai Dream in Italy: Bangladeshi Migration to Europe By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:02:31 -0400 Bangladeshis in 2017 suddenly emerged as one of the top migrant groups entering Europe illegally. While Europe is a new destination, Bangladeshi labor migration has been an important part of the country's development since the 1970s, with growing numbers heading abroad, largely to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. This article explores and contextualizes the new phenomenon of Bangladeshi migration to Europe. Full Article
a Criminalizing Irregular Migrant Labor: Thailand’s Crackdown in Context By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:05:59 -0400 Thailand has become a key destination for migrant workers, primarily from Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. Many lack authorization, however, and as their numbers have grown, so has the government's intent in regulating their movement—sometimes provoking unintended results. This article explores recent patterns in labor migration to Thailand and examines the likely impacts of a 2017 decree criminalizing illegal employment. Full Article
a The Global Compact for Migration: How Does Development Fit In? By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:38:09 -0500 Migration and development are intimately linked, but they have not always shared the international policy stage. As UN Member States kick off negotiations for the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration—and with adoption planned for 2018—this brief examines the evolving relationship between these policy areas and considers what a global compact has to offer, if well designed. Full Article
a Increased Focus on Forced Return of Migrants and Asylum Seekers Puts Many in Peril By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:58:20 -0500 Governments on the receiving end of migrants and refugees reinforced their commitment to returns in 2017, sending or coercing migrants to move back to impoverished or violent homelands. The Dominican Republic pushed out some 70,000 Haitians and native born of Haitian descent, while more than 500,000 Afghans left Iran and Pakistan. Though many of these migrants chose to return, in practice the line between forced and voluntary returns is blurry. Full Article
a Moving Beyond “Root Causes:” The Complicated Relationship between Development and Migration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:12:25 -0500 Development assistance may be a blunt tool for reshaping migration patterns—and indeed one that could increase flows over the short term. Shifting the focus away from increasing individuals’ skills and assets toward investments in the broader economic or governance structures that are a prerequisite for growth and stability may offer more alternatives to emigration in the long run. Full Article
a Welcome to Work? Legal Migration Pathways for Low-Skilled Workers By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:51:37 -0500 Although in many countries immigrants fill labor gaps in fields such as agriculture and construction, few legal migration pathways exist for low-skilled workers. As states meet to negotiate a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration, this policy brief takes stock of the channels available for such workers to move legally and take up work abroad, highlighting promising practices and policy gaps. Full Article
a Mind the Gap: Bringing Migration into Development Partnerships and Vice Versa By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:33:17 -0400 As policymakers look for ways to address the drivers of illegal immigration, many have called for migration aims to be incorporated into development work and development tools into migration partnerships. This policy brief analyzes the benefits and risks of heightened cooperation between actors in these fields, and identifies areas where joint initiatives may prove fruitful. Full Article
a Making the Global Compact on Migration a Reality: Ideas for Enhancing Regular Migration Pathways at All Skill Levels By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:11:37 -0400 As the final phase of preparations for the historic adoption of a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration approaches, this webinar explores two central objectives of the compact: enhancing the availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration, and investing in skills development. Full Article
a Making the Global Compact on Migration a Reality: Ideas for Enhancing Regular Migration Pathways at All Skill Levels By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:30:25 -0400 As the final phase of preparations for the historic adoption of a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration approaches, this webinar explores two central objectives of the compact: enhancing the availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration, and investing in skills development. Full Article
a Balancing Acts: Policy Frameworks for Migrant Return and Reintegration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:55:10 -0400 In recent years, questions of whether, when, and how to return failed asylum seekers and other migrants to their origin countries have dominated migration debates in many countries. These issues were also taken up in the negotiation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration, moving the discussion beyond the typical bilateral one. This policy brief outlines how states might more constructively work together on returns and reintegration programs. Full Article
a Understanding the Policy Context for Migrant Return and Reintegration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:04:53 -0500 In advance of the December 2018 adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration and its commitment to facilitate the return, readmission, and reintegration of migrants, this webinar examines the policies, practices, and contextual factors that make compulsory returns such a difficult issue for international cooperation, and the programs that are being implemented to make reintegration of returnees sustainable. Full Article
a The Road Ahead: Coordination Challenges of Implementing the GCM By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:26:30 -0500 The Member States of the United Nations convened in December to adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM). Ahead of the adoption, this side event in Marrakech (open only to those with GFMD credentials) considered the coordination and mechanisms most needed to achieve the commitments laid out in the GCM. Full Article
a A Once-Smooth Path for the Global Compact on Migration Becomes Rocky By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:48:39 -0500 The world’s first international agreement on migration was approved by 164 countries in December 2018, but not without turbulence. U.S. withdrawal from the nonbinding Global Compact on Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration, on grounds it could impinge on sovereignty, triggered similar actions by others, particularly in Eastern Europe. Amid ongoing political ripple effects, attention now turns to implementation of the deal's goals. Full Article
a A Tightening Grip Abroad: Authoritarian Regimes Target Their Emigrant and Diaspora Communities By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:46:22 -0400 Authoritarian states have long attempted to restrict citizens’ movement. But what happens when their reach extends beyond their borders? The October 2018 assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi brought into sharp relief the long arm of these regimes in reaching citizens abroad. This phenomenon, “transnational authoritarianism,” further shows that the relationship between migration and authoritarianism is becoming more complex. Full Article
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a Revolution and Political Transition in Tunisia: A Migration Game Changer? By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 10:49:43 -0400 With a history of encouraging workers to emigrate to relieve unemployment at home, Tunisia now has 11 percent of its population living abroad. The factors underlying the 2011 revolution that sparked the Arab Spring have also fueled emigration desires for many Tunisians. This country profile explores historical and current trends in Tunisia from colonial settlement to the aftermath of the Arab Spring, and the new focus on migrant rights at home and abroad. Full Article
a Embracing Emigration: The Migration-Development Nexus in Albania By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:07:00 -0400 From ongoing emigration flows and a surge in asylum seekers, to more than 150,000 returnees, this country profile examines contemporary and historical migration trends in Albania. Driven by extreme poverty and unemployment, more than one-third of Albania's population has emigrated in the last 25 years. The government now seeks to capitalize on diaspora resources by linking migration and development policies. Full Article
a Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Migration History Marked by Crises and Restrictions By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:11:11 -0400 One of the least developed countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has experienced significant migration outflows and inflows tied to political and economic crises in recent decades. While most Congolese migrants head to neighboring countries, destinations have diversified, with an uptick in those leaving for opportunities in Europe and beyond. This country profile explores historical and contemporary patterns of migration to and from DR Congo. Full Article
a The New Reality: Germany Adapts to Its Role as a Major Migrant Magnet By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:29:27 -0400 Although long one of the world's top migrant destinations, only in the recent past has Germany come to acknowledge and adjust to its role as a country of immigration. Its welcoming approach—a relatively new development—has been put to the test amid massive humanitarian inflows beginning in 2015. This country profile examines Germany's history on immigration and highlights current and emerging debates. Full Article
a South Korea Carefully Tests the Waters on Immigration, With a Focus on Temporary Workers By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:00:05 -0500 Faced with labor shortages in key sectors of the economy, South Korea has moved carefully in recent decades toward accepting greater numbers of workers—albeit in temporary fashion. Its Employment Permit System, launched in 2003, earned international accolades for bringing order and legality to immigration in the country, although several challenges remain to be addressed as this Country Profile explores. Full Article
a As Its Population Ages, Japan Quietly Turns to Immigration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:35:24 -0400 One of the most rapidly aging societies in the world, Japan is looking to immigration to address increased labor shortages—albeit slowly and largely without public debate. This country profile offers a brief overview of Japan’s migration history and examines the current immigration system, in particular policies and programs to bring in foreign workers, particularly on a temporary basis. Full Article
a As Colombia Emerges from Decades of War, Migration Challenges Mount By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:06:18 -0400 Colombia has more internally displaced persons (IDPs) than any other country in the world, the result of a 52-year civil war. Beyond improving the lives of its 7.3 million IDPs, the country faces a number of crucial migration issues as it works to achieve stability in the wake of an historic peace accord signed in late 2016. This country profile examines historical trends and current and future migration challenges in Colombia. Full Article
a Russia: A Migration System with Soviet Roots By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2017 17:52:33 -0400 The history of dynamic migration flows throughout the Soviet Union pre- and post-collapse has significantly shaped the current migration reality in Russia. Even as borders have shifted and policies changed, inflows and outflows still occur mostly within the former Soviet space. As this article explores, Russia has worked in recent decades to strengthen its migration management system and update its residence and citizenship policies. Full Article
a Cuban Migration: A Postrevolution Exodus Ebbs and Flows By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2017 13:24:00 -0400 The Cuban Revolution unleashed a massive exodus from the island. Cuba is now among the top origin countries of immigrants in the United States—where for decades they have received preferential treatment—with smaller numbers across Europe and Latin America. This article explores the evolution of Cuban migration, particularly within the context of the Cold War and shifting U.S. policies toward the country. Full Article
a The Philippines: Beyond Labor Migration, Toward Development and (Possibly) Return By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:12:29 -0400 In the Philippines, a pervasive culture of migration has led millions to seek opportunities abroad, particularly since an economic downturn in the 1970s. The government has long embraced exporting labor as official economic policy, but over time, the focus has shifted: first to protecting workers overseas and much more recently to linking migration and development. This article explores the evolution of Filipino migration policy and trends. Full Article
a Afghanistan: Displacement Challenges in a Country on the Move By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:42:47 -0500 Nearly 6 million Afghans fled after violence erupted in the late 1970s, primarily to Iran and Pakistan. While millions returned after the collapse of the Taliban in 2001, the security situation has since deteriorated and the government struggles to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, particularly the internally displaced. This country profile explores Afghanistan’s complex migration and displacement history as well as ongoing challenges. Full Article
a Australia: A Welcoming Destination for Some By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:34:51 -0500 Immigration has driven economic and social development in Australia for more than two centuries. Even as more than one-fourth of the country’s population is foreign born and Australia ranks third among top refugee resettlement countries worldwide, controversy surrounding its hardline treatment of asylum seekers arriving by boat has cast a shadow on its reputation as a welcoming country, as this article explores. Full Article
a Migration in Brazil: The Making of a Multicultural Society By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:51:26 -0400 In Brazil, where the majority of colonial-era residents were African slaves and their children, millions of immigrants have joined a conversation about race and identity that continues today. Brazil is home to the largest Japanese population outside of Japan, as well as significant European, Latin American, and Middle Eastern populations. This country profile explores historical and contemporary migration patterns in Brazil. Full Article
a Egypt: Migration and Diaspora Politics in an Emerging Transit Country By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:44:33 -0400 From being a source of labor emigration to the Gulf region to a destination for refugees from Syria, sub-Saharan Africa, and elsewhere, Egypt has long experienced different forms of mobility. This article, which profiles the trends and policies that have shaped Egypt's migration history, focuses on its long-standing use of migration as a soft-power tool to achieve its foreign policy aims and as a safety valve for political discontent. Full Article
a El Salvador: Civil War, Natural Disasters, and Gang Violence Drive Migration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:01:46 -0400 El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America yet the most densely populated. A stagnant economy, high levels of crime and violence, and natural disasters have pushed growing numbers of people to migrate without authorization or seek asylum abroad, mostly in the United States. This article explores historical and contemporary emigration from El Salvador. Full Article
a Migration in the Netherlands: Rhetoric and Perceived Reality Challenge Dutch Tolerance By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:19:24 -0400 The Netherlands has witnessed a rise in far-right populism, challenging its reputation as a humanitarian haven. Yet, public fears equating immigration with a rise in religious extremism do not necessarily reflect the facts. This profile explores historical and contemporary migration in a country where population growth relies largely on immigration, and analyzes to what extent policymaking has been shaped by rising populism. Full Article
a Using Fear of the “Other,” Orbán Reshapes Migration Policy in a Hungary Built on Cultural Diversity By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:41:59 -0400 The recent rise in xenophobia in Hungary stands in marked contrast with the country's rich migration history. After 390,000 migrants and asylum seekers arrived in 2015, the government of Viktor Orbán issued policies to significantly limit migration and enacted a law criminalizing humanitarian assistance to migrants. This country profile examines Hungary’s migration past and present, tracing the country’s multicultural heritage to the current wave of anti-immigrant sentiment. Full Article
a Years After Crimea’s Annexation, Integration of Ukraine’s Internally Displaced Population Remains Uneven By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:52:24 -0400 With nearly 1.4 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), Ukraine is home to one of the largest IDP populations in the world. Five years after Russia's annexation of Crimea, displaced Ukrainians continue to face challenges related to national identity, social cohesion, and political participation. While the Ukrainian government has had some success integrating IDPs, the conflict’s end remains uncertain, and many are unlikely to return to their communities of origin no matter the outcome. Full Article
a Changing U.S. Policy and Safe-Third Country “Loophole” Drive Irregular Migration to Canada By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:51:08 -0400 Nearly 50,000 asylum seekers have entered Canada irregularly via land crossing from the United States since spring 2017—contributing to a doubling in the overall number of asylum requests seen in 2016. Based on interviews with asylum claimants, this article analyzes their motivations for making the journey and the political implications of rising irregular migration to Canada. Full Article
a Climate Change and Migration Dynamics By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The impact of climate change as a driver of human migration is expected by many to dwarf all others. Still, certain frequently repeated forecasts of the number of people who stand to be displaced by climate change are not informed by a complete understanding of migration dynamics, as this report explains. Full Article