Publications

On 15 and 16 November 2022, the Ministerial Conference of the Salzburg Forum took place in Bucharest, Romania. ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger was invited to speak on behalf of ICMPD. 

In March 2023, The Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons (ICAT) published its 2022 Annual Report. It is produced by the co-chairs of the group in 2022, UNODC and ICMPD. The report covers the progress made by ICAT members towards the implementation of the Group’s Plan of Action.

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) was contracted by European Commission to procure the construction of a “temporary retention facility”, for twelve people, as an extension of the multipurpose reception centre in Lipa that accommodates up to 1500 people.  

The purpose of this accommodation is to provide a secure facility within the temporary reception centre where, in specific cases, measures of detention and restrictions of movement can be implemented in line with international and EU standards, while providing shelter and basic services People who present a risk to others on the camp site can temporarily be held there.

Based on this, authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, acting within the framework of the establishment and functioning of the multi-purpose reception centre at LIPA, had conducted all preparatory and groundwork for the construction of this temporary retention facility. The national authorities were responsible for resolving all procedural issues related to building permits, planning and construction of the centre. Before construction started, the authorities informed ICMPD that all procedural issues and preliminary work had been completed and the necessary permits obtained. Only after confirmation by the authorities on having all necessary conditions in place, ICMPD launched the project to construct the temporary retention facility.

ICMPD’s role remained limited to the construction of the facility. During the construction phase, ICMPD acted following the decisions taken by the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the European Commission, and regularly coordinated with the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The overall purpose and manner of use of the temporary retention facility have been determined by the respective authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The final purpose of the temporary retention facility will be decided by the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina in line with the national legal framework.

ICMPD does not have any role in determining the final purpose of the use of the facility, and will not have any role in the management of this facility. Authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina will remain responsible to manage the multipurpose reception centre in Lipa.

The funding for this construction project is provided by the European Union.

At present, the facility is not yet in use. It will remain empty until it will be taken over by the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This handover is set to take place within the next few weeks.

ICMPD will continue to take required action based on the decisions made by the relevant national authorities and the European Commission.

For more information, please contact:

ICMPD - Communication and Media Coordinator
Bernhard Schragl
ICMPD
Tel: +43 1 504 4677 2444
Fax: +43 1 504 4677 2375
media@icmpd.org
www.icmpd.org

Among the OECD, Germany has become one of the main migrant-receiving nations. According to statistical data, 20.8 million of Germany’s population of 82 million are statistically recognised as migrants. Statistically the migrant population is divided almost equally between foreigners (Ausländer, 9.9 million), who do not hold German citizenship and those with a so-called migration background (Migrationshintergrund, 10.9 million) (Statistisches Bundesamt 2019). Among the group of foreigners, about half are citizens of another EU country (EU-28). Still, the Turkish constitute the largest nationality among the group of foreigners (1.5 million) (Statistisches Bundesamt 2019). Migration to Germany has a relatively long history. Migrants in Germany are thus a diverse group, reflecting different phases of migration since the post-war period. This publication provides an overview of the main phases and groups.

The city of Grenoble has experienced many arrivals of migrant populations during the 20th century (coming in particular from Italy, due to the proximity of the Franco-Italian border, but also from Armenia, Algeria and more generally from the Maghreb, Chile, etc.) and has developed a strong tradition of hospitality and solidarity as well as an excellent community dynamic. At the end of 2015, the city of Grenoble reaffirmed this tradition of hospitality and set up a mission "Grenoble Terre d’acceuil” (“Grenoble where welcome is assured”), supported by the elected representatives of the municipality and led by the Directorate of International and European Action. "Grenoble Terre d’accueil" has led to an integrated and unconditional approach, making the reception and inclusion of migrants residing within the city, whatever their administrative status, a mission shared amongst each of the municipality's departments. The aim is to take into account migrants residing within the city through all the undertakings it supports and to foster partnerships with the various actors within the region in order to strengthen local action.

This Thematic Learning Report draws on the results of the subregional event of the MC2CM project held under the auspices of the Municipality of Tunis on 18–19 September 2018. The event convened 47 participants from 9 city administrations, experts, as well as representatives of international and regional organisations, including the European Union and Swiss Embassy in Tunisia. The event was held in the framework of the flagship Migration Media Award Ceremony and related events on communication. It served as a first step in identifying challenges and opportunities in the field of communication on migration at local level, a work that will be carried forward in the implementation of MC2CM project.

This report collects evidence presented on the occasion of the peer-learning event on cultural policies and migrants’ inclusion in urban contexts held in Casablanca in December 2019, in the framework of the MC2CM project, as well as other relevant data existing in this field. It aims to provide accessible guidance for policymakers and other relevant stakeholders, on the connections existing between cultural aspects and migrants’ inclusion, and their policy relevance.

This report explores the key learnings shared at the MC2CM peer-to-peer event on The Link Between Homelessness and Migration: Fostering Inclusive Neighbourhoods, held virtually on 28 – 30 April 2021 and hosted by Municipality of Dortmund. The document further draws from broader learnings from the global homeless services sector and other relevant academic publications and data. The report positions these learnings within the framework of the MC2CM project as well as Agenda 2030, the New Urban Agenda, the Global Compact on Migration and the Global Compact on Refugees. This thematic report shares concrete examples as well as actionable guidance and policy recommendations for how to support migrants out of homelessness and into secure, adequate housing accommodation.

This Thematic Learning Report draws on the results of the regional event of the MC2CM project held online and hosted by the Municipality of Seville and the Andalousian Fund of Municiplities for International Solidarity (FAMSI) from 15 to 18 June 2020 . The digital event convened 82 participants from the Euro-Mediterranean region and beyond, including representatives of 23 cities, 5 local authorities’ network, NGOs, International Organisations, journalists, policy analysts and experts. The interactive sessions tackled rebalancing migration narratives for improved urban migration governance

The framework for local policies and integration initiatives is provided by the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.In this regard, the City Council approved its 2030 Strategic Plan, the central objective of which is a shared city that advocates for more inter-related, better connected contexts, with an awareness of its advantages and opportunities.In addition, the central focus of the Strategic Plan relates to equity and participation.The migrant issue is dealt with in the Strategic Plan specifically in Strategy 5.1 on the promotion of the role of the tertiary sector and partnering with a view to providing aid, among other things, to migrants.The Plan also assumes the characteristic of inclusive multiculturalism for the city, paying specific attention to the inclusion of migrants and refugees. The migration policies of the city of Seville are implemented under principles of political and social consensus, as well as cooperation between administrations and public and private sector institutions.

Pôle économique et universitaire, le gouvernorat de Sfax attire plus qu’il ne produit de migrants. Le gouvernorat et la ville de Sfax font face à cinq types de flux migratoires, à savoir la migration interne, la migration en provenance de Libye, les étudiants étrangers, la migration irrégulière et les demandeurs d’asile. La situation migratoire s’est transformée depuis 2011 : la chute du régime de Kadafi en Libye a signifié une arrivée massive en Tunisie de libyens mais aussi de migrants subsahariens résidents en Libye. Aujourd’hui, la Tunisie confirme son statut de pays de transit de la migration.

This report collects evidence presented on the occasion of the peer-learning event on inclusive local citizenship virtually held by the city of Grenoble in March 2021, in the framework of the MC2CM project, as well as other relevant data existing in this field. The document aims to provide accessible guidance for policymakers and other relevant stakeholders on the topic of local inclusive citizenship as a way to foster the Right to the City for all, as well as to show the policy relevance of the actions herein exposed.

La ville de Sousse attire principalement trois catégories de migrants, à savoir, les migrants tunisiens en provenance des régions de l’intérieur, les migrants Tunisiens qui rentrent de l’étranger et, les migrants étrangers en provenance principalement d’Afrique subsaharienne, d’autres pays du Maghreb ou d’Europe. En 10 ans (1999-2004 et 2009-2014) la ville de Sousse a accueilli 73 351 migrants internes, ce qui représente 61,5% de l’ensemble des 119 952 migrants internes qui étaient entrés dans le gouvernorat de Sousse durant la même période.

Bei der vorliegenden Studie handelt es sich um die erste umfassende qualitative Forschungsstudie über arbeitsmarktspezifische Integrationsmaßnahmen für asylberechtigte bzw. subsidiär schutzberechtigte Frauen in Österreich, Deutschland und Norwegen. Als arbeitsmarktspezifische Integrationsmaßnahmen werden Maßnahmen, Projekte und Programme verstanden, die einen Fokus auf die Förderung der ausbildungsadäquaten Arbeitsmarktintegration von geflüchteten Frauen legen und sich dabei mit den verschiedenen Phasen des Arbeitsmarktintegrationsprozesses auseinandersetzen, wie z.B. Vorbereitung, Berufsorientierung, Ausbildung, Arbeitssuche und - aufnahme.

Die Fragestellung der vorliegenden Studie – Erfahrungen mit der und Erfolgsbedingungen für die Arbeitsmarktintegration von Frauen mit Fluchterfahrung – ist anwendungsorientiert und verlangt eine Auseinandersetzung mit der Praxiserfahrung entsprechender Projekte und Maßnahmen und eine Analyse der Projektergebnisse. Anders als eine Evaluierung, bei der es um das Erreichen von Projektzielen und den Einsatz der vorgesehenen Mittel geht, um auf dieser Basis Empfehlungen für die Weiterentwicklung eines Projektes zu erarbeiten, lag die Aufgabenstellung dieser Studie darin, einen Überblick über die Wahrnehmung der wesentlichen Herausforderungen durch ProjektbetreiberInnen und Geflüchtete zu gewinnen und aus den Projekterfahrungen Empfehlungen für die Organisation und Gestaltung der Arbeitsmarktintegrationsmaßnahmen zu entwickeln und notwendige Veränderungen in den strukturellen Rahmenbedingungen zu diskutieren. Im Sinne des peer-learning wurde die Erhebung in Österreich mit Recherchen zu vergleichbaren Projeken im deutschen Bundesland Nordrhein-Westfalen und in Norwegen vergleichbare Projekte ergänzt.

The intensity and pace of climate change is a source of concern worldwide. Weather-related events are taking an increasingly heavy and obvious toll, pressing policy-makers to act decisively to safeguard natural resources and to protect populations from harm.

Against this backdrop, it has become routine for the public discourse to associate climate change and its impacts with migration and mobility. In Europe and the global north in general, climate change is often perceived as precipitating a new stage of large-scale mobility from developing countries. The occurrence of floods, droughts and other natural disasters and the resulting population displacement, contributes to cement the assumption that climate change and mobility are two sides of the same coin.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is facing severe climate risks. In fact, scientific projections indicate that the region is warming up faster than the global average, exposing local populations to a series of threats directly and indirectly associated with climate change. However, the migration and mobility implications of this phenomenon have been contentious. Indeed, measuring climate mobility is fraught with challenges, from assessing people’s propensity to migrate to identifying obstacles to movement.

This study aims to consider the various perceptions and narratives surrounding climate mobility in three different countries: Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. Based on key stakeholder interviews, this work aims to provide policy-makers with pointers to understand how the public discussion on the climate mobility nexus is progressing in these countries. The research focuses on exposing people’s perceptions of climate impacts and how these perceptions shape decision-making mechanisms related to mobility. In doing so it aims to uncover the complex and singular realities that current reporting on climate mobility tends to mask.

A Baseline Study on Migration Data Management in Azerbaijan has been published by the EU-funded MOBILAZE 2 project. The study was conducted by ICMPD and EU member states’ experts. The main objective of this study is to provide comprehensive insight into the current state and practices of migration data management in the Republic of Azerbaijan, with a particular focus on the existing procedures and tools available for data collection, analysis, and application. The particular gaps and needs observed in this regard are then laid out and recommendations for improvement are given. The MOBILAZE 2 project team would like to thank all participating Azerbaijani state institutions who gave their valuable insight and recommendations for this study.