International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Today is International Migrants Day 🌍 ICMPD highlights that effective migration governance requires a comprehensive framework for migrants and migration routes, including the development, protection capacities, and socio-economic standards of countries of origin, transit, and first asylum countries. 📌 Amid a year of escalating wars and conflicts, rising climate change, and socio-economic challenges, we reflect on ICMPD's efforts with Member States and partner countries in various migration areas: 🌐 ICMPD’s Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) Providing (potential) migrants with information on access to safe and regular pathways, advice on scholarship and employment opportunities abroad, tailored services to improve preparedness, and, in some cases, reintegration services upon return. Discover more at: https://lnkd.in/dzBwdJsD 🤝 Migration Dialogues Fostering effective government discussions and enhancing inter-state dialogues on migration policy. They strengthen international cooperation, which facilitates the development of regional and global systems for better migration management. Find more information at: https://lnkd.in/dvJQvJeH 📚 Research: Mapping Legal Pathways to EU Member States Along with country summaries and an online dashboard, researchers, policymakers, experts, and potential migrants can use clustered data on the common requirements; including language, labour market quota, and income. Explore the online tool at: https://lnkd.in/d6nYK-CJ 📢 #ViennaMigrationConference 2024 (VMC2024) This year's conference gathered key decision-makers and experts to address the key issues in the migration governance debates; including labour and protection pathways, managing irregular arrivals, public attitudes towards migration, and the way ahead for the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. 🔗 Discover more about ICMPD's statement for International Migrants Day at: https://lnkd.in/dePqXAW8 Prague Process Rabat Process Khartoum Process ICMPD Mediterranean ICMPD Silk Routes #InternationalMigrantsDay #MigrantsDay #Migration #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPartnerships #MigrationPolicy

📚 Discover #PublishedByICMPD and dive into the latest trends, developments, and analysis on migration and more: 📚 Storytelling as strategic communication on migration - EN: https://lnkd.in/dg8HMXMA 📚 Time As Violence: A User-Centric Approach to Digital Migration Management - EN: https://lnkd.in/dN-HV6zA - RU: https://lnkd.in/dYC5TqVw 🔗 Find more publications at: https://lnkd.in/g5u_rbZf #MigrationPolicy #MigrationTrends #MigrationResearch #MigrationManagement #Communication #MigrationCapacityPartnerships #MigrationNarratives #StrategicCommunication #DigitalGovernance Prague Process Euromed Migration

Looking back #ICMPD2024 ⏩ In 2024, we marked significant moments that shaped our organisation's journey. In 2024, we marked: 🤝 Handover of ICMPD’s Steering Group Chairmanship from Türkiye to Greece Under the theme “A holistic approach for balanced migration partnerships”, the chairmanship programme of Greece focused on fostering mutually beneficial migration partnerships by advocating for a whole-of-route approach that encourages cooperation between countries of origin, transit and destination. Discover more at: https://lnkd.in/dqTgc3kq 🤝 Ireland becomes the 21st Member State to join ICMPD’s Ireland and ICMPD have been working together for the past 20 years, collaborating on migration governance projects through research. Ireland holds an active role in migration dialogues supported by ICMPD, as well as in integrating migrants, policy research, information sharing, capacity-building and supporting survivors of trafficking, sexual abuse and online exploitation, particularly of children. Find more at: https://lnkd.in/d2K5QJsQ 🤝 The #ViennaMigrationConference 2024 (VMC2024) On 22-23 October 2024, VMC2024 fostered discussions on key migration topics, such as labour migration, safer migration routes, irregular arrivals and the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. This year's conference gathered over 300 decision-makers, practitioners and experts, with many more following the livestream. Explore more at: https://lnkd.in/dwdHwuwX #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPartnerships #MigrationEvents #MigrationPolicy Department of Justice ICMPD Policy & Research

Looking back #ICMPD2024 ⏩ This year, The Migration Podcast 🎙️ brought together experts to share their insights on current events and challenges, policy implications, history, context, and the latest research. This year, The Migration Podcast featured: 🎙️ Migration Outlook 2024 - 10 migration issues to look out for, with Hofmann Martin https://lnkd.in/dwnpn_Zv 🎙️ How migration is driving EU elections: The last five years’ events shaping the migration narrative, with Hugo Brady and Martin Wagner https://lnkd.in/dFpGvfHR 🎙️ The politics of status: Navigating the policy shifts, impact of key events, and countries’ response to irregular migration, with Veronika Bilger and Maegan Hendow https://lnkd.in/dwrM3-gp 🎙️ Afghanistan and the MRCs, 3 years on: How ICMPD’s Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) respond to the changing needs and contexts of migrants – especially the women, with Samim Ahmadi https://lnkd.in/d25MeBSn 🎙️ From data to real action: The HEROES Project in response to human trafficking and child online sexual exploitation, with Madalina Rogoz and Sergio Rivera Reyes https://lnkd.in/dPvFHZ26 🎧 Stay up-to-date on everything “migration” in this podcast series, hosted by ICMPD: https://lnkd.in/dm6kU-fP Thank you to our listeners and contributors for sharing their invaluable insights. We look forward to bringing you more thought provoking episodes of The Migration Podcast 🎙️ in the new year - stay tuned! #YearInReview #TheMigrationPodcast #MigrationPodcast #Podcast #MigrationOutlook #EUElections #IrregularMigration #Afghanistan

#ICMPDCareers 📢 Discover exciting career opportunities at ICMPD and take the next step in your professional journey with us. Project Manager 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dQ22-TJU HR Assistant, Recruitment 📍 Vienna, Austria https://lnkd.in/dznH2MSx HR Assistant - Compensation and Employee Data Management 📍 Vienna, Austria https://lnkd.in/dAmzm-HD Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Counsellor 📍 Dushanbe, Tajikistan https://lnkd.in/dhU6pr6Q External Relations Officer 📍 Vienna, Austria https://lnkd.in/dNeFBkc8 Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Coordinator 📍 Osh, Kyrgyzstan https://lnkd.in/dvMpZPqx Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Counsellor 📍 Osh, Kyrgyzstan https://lnkd.in/dnyuPUud Administrative Assistant 📍 Ankara, Türkiye https://lnkd.in/dHrcChdM Component Lead - ENHANCER PRO 📍 Ankara, Türkiye https://lnkd.in/dvmfSN_R Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Counsellor 📍 Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Pakistan https://lnkd.in/di3e5fsi Project Management Assistant 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dCPKDeQH 🔗 Discover open positions and apply at: https://careers.icmpd.org/ ➡️ Disclaimer: ICMPD does not charge any fees for applications, processing, interviews, tests, or any other part of the recruitment process. All information regarding open positions is advertised exclusively on ICMPD’s official channels (icmpd.org, careers.icmpd.org, and @ICMPD on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook). Communication with selected candidates is conducted solely via official ICMPD email addresses (@icmpd.org).  If you receive any suspicious communications or payment requests, please report them to ReportScam@icmpd.org ➡️ Please note that only shortlisted candidates who apply through the official recruitment application link provided in the vacancy announcement will be contacted. #MigrationJob #MigrationCareers #JobOpportunity #Migration #MigrationManagement #MigrationPolicy #CareerOpportunity #Hiring ICMPD Türkiye Temsilciliği ICMPD Silk Routes Migrant Resource Centre Pakistan

Looking back #ICMPD2024 ⏩ This year, ICMPD's Director General, Michael Spindelegger, participated in key high-level events, engaging with partners, leaders, and stakeholders worldwide. These engagements highlight ICMPD's commitment to collaboration and strong partnerships with Member States and partner countries. 🤝 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), Türkiye The ADF brought together over 4,700 participants from 148 countries to discuss pressing global issues under the theme "Think Together, Act Together. Find more at: https://lnkd.in/dDi5RFDB 🤝 27th European Police Congress, Germany The congress provided an international platform for political and police decision-makers to convene and foster dialogue. Explore more at: https://lnkd.in/dQGx8EtF 🤝 Salzburg Forum Ministerial Conference 2024, Austria The Salzburg Forum is a Central European security partnership focused on fostering dialogue on internal security among relevant stakeholders. Discover more at: https://lnkd.in/dwrUSwpg 🤝  Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum (TMMF), Libya At the TMMF, discussions focused on strategic initiatives in the transition from security-centric approaches to development-focused strategies, creating financial tools to support development in economically challenged countries, and formulating policies based on mutual interests, respect, and shared benefits. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/dRQkv8cm #LookingBack #Migration #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPartnerships

Looking back #ICMPD2024 ⏩ This year, we marked significant anniversaries of ICMPD projects and dialogues, including the Prague Process, the European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF) and the Khartoum Process. In 2024, we celebrated: 🎉15th anniversary of the Prague Process The Prague Process is a targeted migration dialogue and a policy process promoting migration partnerships among the countries of the European Union, Schengen area, Eastern Partnership, Western Balkans, Central Asia and Türkiye. Discover more at: https://lnkd.in/dG88U-M3 🎉 5th anniversary of the European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF) EUDiF is an evidence and practice project that seeks to maximise the potential of diaspora engagement for global sustainable development. Find more at: https://lnkd.in/dBFKHKba & apply by 15 January 2025 for EUDiF's Diaspora 4 Development (D4D) Grants: https://lnkd.in/du2vc3We 🎉 10th anniversary of the Khartoum Process The Process is a regional migration dialogue which serves as a platform for political cooperation amongst the countries along the migration route between the Horn of Africa and Europe and facilitates collaboration and information exchange. Explore more at: https://lnkd.in/dYUPwJVz #LookingBack #PragueProcess #MigrationDialogue #EUDiF #DiasporaDevelopment #Diaspora #DiasporaGrants #KhartoumProcess #Africa #MigrationCooperation #Migration

✨ As the year draws to a close, we thank you for your support and interest in ICMPD's activities throughout 2024! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to and engaged with ICMPD's work. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year! 🔗 Discover more about ICMPD's work at: https://www.icmpd.org/ #Migration #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPartnerships

The Migration Podcast 🎙️ Human trafficking is a migration issue. While movements across and within borders are increasing, human trafficking has remained largely invisible and complex to address. Children and women are also faced with rising threats of abuse and exploitation especially those on the move. 🎙️ In this episode, ICMPD Senior Researcher Madalina Rogoz and Sergio Rivera Reyes of Fundación Renacer from Colombia discuss: 📌  The HEROES Project and its Manual of new tools and strategies to detect and protect victims of human trafficking, child sexual abuse, and child sexual exploitation, and support them in case management and referral services.  📌 The nuances and forms of trafficking and abuse across the countries covered: Bangladesh, Colombia, Spain, and the United Kingdom (UK). 📌 How the HEROES Manual is helping first-line responders such as social workers, teachers, and law enforcement officers in their work to detect, protect, and support victims to referral services. 🎧 Tune in at: https://lnkd.in/dPvFHZ26 #MigrationPodcast #Migration #THB #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanTrafficking #Bangladesh #Colombia #Spain #UK ICMPD Policy & Research

#InFocus 🌍 Enhancing the entrepreneurship capacities of migrants creates jobs, enriches the host communities and strengthens the local economy. The ENHANCER (Entrepreneurship Capacities for Sustainable Socio-Economic Integration) project aims to improve employment and livelihood opportunities for local host communities that have a high concentration of migrants, particularly Syrians under Temporary Protection. 📌 Over 3,800 Turkish and Syrian entrepreneurs already received training across the country; including in Adana, Ankara, Bursa, Gaziantep, Hatay, İzmir, Kayseri, Konya, Mersin, Şanlıurfa and İstanbul.  📌 ENHANCER has two types of mentorships: Team mentoring in Hackathon-type events and structured mentoring in line with the Mentorship Guideline.  📌 The project has been hosting events to link entrepreneurs with major buyers, investors, and funding channels.  📌 The ENHANCER Business Platform is a one-stop-shop for the diverse needs of entrepreneurs which brings together SMEs, cooperatives, corporations, mentors, investors, international organisations, NGOs, and universities. 🤝 ICMPD is implementing the EU-funded project in cooperation with the Directorate General of Regional Development Agencies under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technologies. Looking ahead to #MigrantsDay 🔗 ENHANCER has created a web of opportunities and provided linkages between the Syrian refugees under Temporary Protection, and businesses and governance institutions in their host communities. Discover more at: https://lnkd.in/d2g_BH3h #Entrepreneurship #MigrationCooperation #LabourMarket #Migration #SkillsDevelopment #Integration #SocialCohesion #Economy #Education #PrivateSector #Turkiye