International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Internship Opportunities at ICMPD 📢 Are you a recent graduate or studying business or public administration, international relations, international cooperation, law, European or development studies, event or project management, economics, social or political sciences, or another related field? 📢 Check out ICMPD's current internship positions: The PROTECT Project at the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) 📍 Osh, Kyrgyzstan - Deadline for applications: 23/04/2025 https://lnkd.in/gxcbrnPm Policy Intern: Conference and Events Support 📍 Vienna, Austria - Deadline for applications: 28/04/2025 https://lnkd.in/gxcbrnPm 🔗Find future internship opportunities at ICMPD at: https://lnkd.in/gxcbrnPm ➡️ 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. 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. ICMPD Policy & Research #Migration #InternshipOpportunity #MigrationGovernance #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPolicy #EventManagement #ConferenceSupport #EventsInternship #Kyrgyzstan #ViennaInternship

#ICMPDNews 🌐 Discover the latest news from ICMPD projects to explore how we drive impact by understanding partners' challenges and needs, connecting relevant stakeholders and empowering governments and administrations on the ground. 🌐 ICMPD and Ukraine strengthen cooperation to expand Unity Hubs for displaced Ukrainians https://lnkd.in/dN75_YYR 🌐 BRIDGE project launches to connect small and medium-sized enterprises with international talent https://lnkd.in/dFKMNR-t 🌐 ICMPD CORE-UA online launch of the new Diaspora Engagement Report https://lnkd.in/dawiFTXz #Research #Policy #LegalMigration #LabourMigration #PrivateSector #CapacityDevelopment #MigrationDialogues #MigrationPartnership #Governance #MigrationandDevelopment #Diaspora ICMPD Policy & Research Migration Partnership Facility

#ICMPDAroundTheGlobe 🤝 ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger participated in the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, with this year's theme, “Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World.” 🤝 ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger participated in a high-level panel discussion on Forced Displacement and International Responsibility, moderated by Enda Brady from TRT World. 🤝 The panel featured key voices on migration policy, including Touhid Hossain, Advisor to the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, and Prof. Dr. Murat Yeşiltaş, Director of Foreign Policy Research at SETA Foundation. During the discussion, ICMPD Director General addressed the evolving nature of cross-border crimes, highlighting that: 💬 "Criminal networks behind human trafficking are no longer conventional mafias, but many different tiny enterprises. This makes traditional enforcement methods less effective. We need comprehensive strategies that combine law enforcement with local engagement." Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, this year’s Forum gathered more than 6,000 participants, including 21 Heads of State and Government, and 64 Ministers from 155 countries. 🔗 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dkWqFm2R #ADF2025 #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPartnership #ForcedDisplacement #HumanTrafficking ICMPD Türkiye Temsilciliği

#InFocus 🌍 At the 2nd Ministerial Conference of the Khartoum Process, ministers from African and European partner states committed to uphold rights-based, whole-of-route approaches to migration management by jointly agreeing to implement the Cairo Action Plan. 🤝 As the strategic framework guiding the Khartoum Process, the Cairo Action Plan commits to align with evolving migration trends and regional dynamics, with the commitment to: 📌 Strengthen the nexus between regular migration and development as well as address the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement. 📌Promote regular migration and mobility, in particular of young people and women. 📌 Ensure international protection for refugees and forcibly displaced persons and the respect of the dignity and the human rights of all migrants. 📌 Reduce and prevent irregular migration and fight against smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings. 📌 Strengthen international, regional and bilateral cooperation for safe, timely, dignified and effective return, readmission and for sustainable reintegration. 🤝 The Ministerial Conference marked the formal turnover of the Khartoum Process Chairmanship from the Arab Republic of Egypt to the French Republic. 🔗 Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eTcgg6fh 🔗 Download the Cairo Action Plan at: https://lnkd.in/dAxMyt7A #Migration #Mobility #HornOfAfrica #Europe #MigrationCooperation #InternationalCooperation #MigrationPartnerships #MigrationManagement #CairoActionPlan #InternationalCooperation #IrregularMigration #SkillsMobility #RegularMigration Sedef Dearing Monica Zanette

#InFocus 🌍 In the framework of the 2nd Ministerial Conference of the Khartoum Process, ministers and high-level representatives from 40 countries, along with the African Union, the European Union, and international organisations, agreed to implement the Cairo Action Plan. 🤝 Hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt, the event marked the formal turnover of the Khartoum Process Chairmanship to the French Republic, and the Process’s 10th anniversary.  🤝 The Cairo Action Plan includes addressing irregular migration, promoting skills mobility and pathways for regular migration, protecting refugees and displaced persons, fighting against migrant smuggling and human trafficking, and safe, timely, dignified and effective return. Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, shared: 💬 "The global migration dimension is becoming increasingly important, driven by technological developments as well as environmental factors. This makes cooperation more important than ever, even vital.” 🔗 Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eTcgg6fh #Migration #Mobility #HornOfAfrica #Europe #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPartnerships #InternationalCooperation #IrregularMigration #SkillsMobility #RegularMigration François-Noël Buffet African Union European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA UNHCR Egypt Sedef Dearing Monica Zanette Marcello Giordani Barbara Salcher

#InFocus 🌍 On 27-28 March, the 13th Ministerial Meeting of the Brdo Process and the conference of the Network of Anti-Trafficking Coordinators in South-Eastern Europe (NATC-SEE) took place in Kranj, Slovenia. Hosted by the Slovenian Ministry of the Interior, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos formally opened the Meeting. 🤝 The Brdo Process endorsed the NATC-SEE Strategy 2025-2029, reflecting the changing nature of human trafficking in the region and the complexities introduced by new technologies, migration patterns, and socio-economic factors. 🤝 Delegates issued a Joint Declaration calling for enhanced security and regional cooperation, including the need for law enforcement authorities’ continuous and rapid adaptation to perceived changes in the criminal environment and contemporary security challenges. Malin Frankenhaeuser, Director for Policy, Research, and Strategy at ICMPD contributed: 💬 "For 20 years, ICMPD has been consistently working towards fostering coordination between anti-trafficking actors, particularly across borders and the aspiration that these efforts would translate into positive impact for victims and survivors." 🔗 Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dsaFgAbi #MigrationCooperation #HumanTrafficking #TraffickingInHumanBeings #SouthEasternEurope European Commission European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA Vlada Republike Slovenije Madis Vainomaa Ivanka Hainzl ICMPD Policy & Research

The Eastern Europe and Central Asia #ICMPDMigrationOutlook 2025 is out now 📢 What are the 6 migration issues to look out for in the region in 2025? 🔎 As part of the ICMPD Regional Migration Outlooks, the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) #ICMPDMigrationOutlook 2025 provides an analysis of key events and trends shaping migration in the EECA region in 2024, while offering a cautious perspective on issues that may affect migration and mobility in 2025 within the region. 🔎 This regional outlook addresses related developments in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. The 6 migration issues to look out for in the EECA region in 2025 💡 Millions of Ukrainians staying abroad and uprooted internally remain navigating the uncertainty of prolonged displacement. 💡 The road to end ‘temporariness’ for Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection in the EU and avoid a ‘closing-door-panic’. 💡 Central Asian Labour Migration at a Crossroads. 💡 Post-conflict displacement in Armenia.  💡 The non-linear paths to EU membership of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, and EU-Armenia approximation. 💡 ‘Security-first’ approaches making migration policies more restrictive. 🔗 Read and download the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Migration Outlook 2025 at: https://lnkd.in/d7w9x4mw 🔗 Discover more about the #ICMPDMigrationOutlook 2025 at: https://lnkd.in/df-c8vda #EasternEurope #CentralAsia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Belarus #Georgia #Kazakhstan #Kyrgyzstan #Moldova #Russia #Tajikistan #Turkmenistan #Ukraine #Uzbekistan #MigrationTrends #MigrationResearch #MigrationInsights #MigrationCooperation #MigrationReport #MigrationPolicy #Displacement #TemporaryProtection #LabourMigration

The Silk Routes #ICMPDMigrationOutlook 2025 is out now 📢 What are the 5 migration issues to look out for in 2025 in the Silk Routes region? 🔎 Following the global ICMPD Migration Outlook, the Silk Routes #ICMPDMigrationOutlook 2025 presents a brief analysis of recent regional migration and policy trends and provides an outlook on developments and events to watch out for in 2025. 🔎 The ICMPD Silk Routes region refers to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The 5 migration issues to look out for in the Silk Routes region in 2025 💡 Afghan repatriation may fuel riskier journeys.   💡 New migration pressures in Iraq expected amidst regional geopolitical developments. 💡 Shifting irregular migration trends from the Silk Routes countries.   💡 Cooperation on irregular migration, returns, and labour mobility as a policy priority. 💡 Strengthening migration governance takes precedence. 🔗 Read and download the Silk Routes Migration Outlook 2025 at: https://lnkd.in/dby_AfTH 🔗 Discover more about the #ICMPDMigrationOutlook 2025 at: https://lnkd.in/df-c8vda #SilkRoutes #Iraq #Afghanistan #MigrationTrends #MigrationResearch #MigrationInsights #MigrationDialogue #MigrationCooperation #IrregularMigration #MigrationGovernance #MigrationReport

The Migration Podcast 🎙️ Since Russia’s aggression in 2022, nearly one third of the population has been displaced either internally or across borders. 📌 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees were recorded globally in 2024 📌 4.2 million refugees in EU Member States at the end of October 2024 Magda Sabadello, ICMPD Project Officer for the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region, shared stories of many Ukrainians who came to the Ukrainian Consultation Centres (UCC) facing difficult circumstances: 💬 "We are always full of hope because we somehow manage to solve a lot of their challenges and problems." 🎙️ In the latest ICMPD Migration Podcast, Wagner Violeta, ICMPD's Regional Portfolio Manager for the EECA region, and Magda Sabadello discuss the current situation in Ukraine and how ICMPD continues to engage with both the Ukrainian people and their host countries. 🎧 Tune in: https://lnkd.in/dSgMQpWb ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/daf9DS_d 🔗 Discover more about the Ukrainian Consultation Centres at: https://lnkd.in/dkKGE6uk 📅 Join the online launch of the ICMPD Diaspora Engagement Report: Case Studies and Best Practices for Ukraine. Register at: https://lnkd.in/dYCb5vV2 #MigrationCooperation #Ukraine #DisplacedUkranians #Migration #Europe

Featured Publication of the Month 🎯 The INTAKE Study analysed the labour market participation of displaced women fleeing Ukraine in their host countries in Austria, Germany, and Poland; with the aim to improve policies and measures for them. The authors adopted a gender-specific approach to analyse sustainable labour market participation. Results of the INTAKE study recommend: 📌 Streamlined recognition of qualifications; 📌 Smooth transition to longer-term residence that accommodates the specificity of the situation of displaced women; 📌 Improving language learning through a combination of 'language first' and 'work first' approaches, according to the Institute for Employment Research of the German Federal Employment Agency, 2024. 📌 Collecting data about the qualifications of displaced persons. The INTAKE Study was authored by ICMPD Researchers, Bernhard Perchinig, Jimy Perumadan, Laetitia Hohwieler, Anna Piłat, and Justyna Frelak. 🔗 Read the Featured Publication of the Month to discover how temporality poses difficulties for the labour market participation of displaced Ukrainian women: https://lnkd.in/dfq5fphU ICMPD Policy & Research #FeaturedPublication #Ukraine #UkrainianWomen #LabourMarket #Displacement #Austria #Germany #Poland #MigrationPolicy #MigrationResearch #Gender #MigrantWomen