Course Description
Migration is a topic that triggers debates about how it should be managed. Managing migration effectively requires a good understanding not only of its scale and complexity, but also of its multiple drivers and influences, and the different types of movements they generate. What are the recent trends in migration? Where do most migrants come from and where do they go to? What are their demographic characteristics? What are the main drivers motivating – or forcing – their migration?
Find answers to these questions and more in the EMM2.0 e-course on the Global Context of International Migration. This self-paced e-learning module outlines the scale and nature of international migration, explores the main drivers of migration and discusses different forms in which migration can happen (e.g. voluntary or forced; temporary or permanent). It also explores considerations for both migrants and policymakers along the various phases of the migration process, from pre-departure to integration or, in some cases, return and reintegration. Finally, it discusses how migration is closely intertwined with other major transnational issues, such as trade, security or the environment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this e-course, participants will be able to:
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Recognize the scale and nature of international migration.
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Differentiate between different drivers and types of international migration.
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Distinguish the different phases of international migration.
Audience
This online course is designed for stakeholders interested in migration policy: government officials with migration-related policy functions working at the national or sub-national level; 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:
