Migration Policy Research

IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization working with migrants and governments to respond to contemporary migration challenges. Having more than 70 years of worldwide operational experience, IOM is uniquely positioned to build on its grassroots experience and provide guidance on migration policy.

IOM provides information, advice and support to further the efforts of its stakeholders to develop effective national, regional and global migration management policies and strategies.

One of IOM’s strategic priorities in the area of migration policy is to contribute to increased dialogue between migration stakeholders at bilateral, regional and global levels. This strategic priority complements and enhances another of IOM’s strategic priorities, which is to strengthen governmental capacity to monitor and manage migration flows through effective policymaking, policy dialogue, information sharing and cooperation.

Migration Research

IOM conducts research designed to guide and inform migration policy and practice. The organization provides a unique space for consultation between researchers and policy makers. Research results are disseminated through numerous publications worldwide

IOM’s research activities world-wide encompass several migration management topics, including migration trends and data, international migration law, migration and development, health and migration, counter-trafficking, labour migration, trade, remittances, irregular migration, migrant smuggling, integration, and return migration.