Course Description
Migration can contribute to development in a sustainable way. However, a holistic understanding of the nexus is indispensable in order to turn current migration trends into engines of sustainable development. So, what are the links between migration and sustainable development? How can States mainstream migration into their development planning?
Find answers to these questions and more in EMM2.0 e-course on Migration and Development. This self-paced e-module provides an overview of policy approaches that promote remittances, entrepreneurship and diaspora engagement. It also covers a variety of interlinked topics to show the complex links between migration, development and other policy sectors.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this e-course, participants will be able to:
Audience
This e-course is designed for stakeholders interested in strengthening their understanding of the migration—sustainable development nexus: government officials with migration-related policy functions; IOM/UN staff; other migration stakeholders such as members of the civil society and diaspora organizations; academics, policy scholars, students and other individuals from teaching/research institutions.
Resources
As we go through this module, it would be useful to complement your learning by reading the EMM2.0 chapters on: