Type
E-learning
Mode of Learning
Self-Paced How it works
Duration
45 minutes
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: 

  • Explain the interaction between migration and sustainable development 

  • Recognize how the interaction between migration and sustainable development can be translated into effective policies 

  • Articulate how to mainstream migration into development planning 

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. 

Length
45 minutes
Resources

As we go through this module, it would be useful to complement your learning by reading the EMM2.0 chapters on:  

Course Outline

Topic 1: Introduction 

Topic 2: The migration—sustainable development nexus 

  • Migration and the 2030 agenda 

  • Migration as a driver of development 

  • Migration as a consequence of development 

  • Migration as an intrinsic part of development 

Topic 3: Mainstreaming migration into development planning 

  • Good practice 

  • Consider your own experience 

Topic 4: Migrant entrepreneurship, remittances and diaspora engagement 

  • Assessing the impact of remittances 

  • Harnessing entrepreneurship of migrants 

  • Consulting diaspora organizations 

Topic 5: Summary and assessment