Our research and policy engagement challenges established thinking on how to manage global migration and protect people affected by displacement. #ODIdeas: Overcoming migration myths The UN's Louise Arbour reflects on the need to challenge negative perceptions of migration. Watch the video A journey across America Follow Katy Long as she travels across America, tracing the history of the country's immigration experience. Our thoughts on the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) Updates and insight on the inter-governmental process. Blog: View from the negotiationsBlog: The need for collective actionBlog: Three priorities for the GCMStatement: The US withdrawalEvent: Louise Arbour at ODI The Jordan Compact In February 2016, Jordan committed to improving the lives of its Syrian refugees, in return for billions of dollars. What progress has been made? Understanding journeys to Europe On 15 January, our expert panel explores the messy reality of refugee and migrant journeys, and the decisions people make along the way. Livelihoods in displacement: from refugee perspectives to aid agency response Explore the livelihoods of refugees living in protracted displacement. Linking climate change, migration and displacement A new approach is needed to better understand the complex relationship between climate change and human mobility. Read the reportInfographics Our experts Sara Pantuliano Managing Director Marta Foresti Principal Research Fellow Jessica Hagen-Zanker Senior Research Fellow Irina Mosel Senior Research Fellow Veronique Barbelet Research Fellow Dina Mansour-Ille Senior Research Officer Caitlin Wake Senior Research Officer Kerrie Holloway Research Officer John Borton Senior Research Associate Heaven Crawley Senior Research Associate Gonzalo Fanjul Research Associate Katy Long Research Associate Richard Mallett Research Associate Helen Dempster Communications Manager Latest publications What are the effects of cash transfers for refugees in the context of protracted displacement? Findings from Jordan Forced migration trajectories: an analysis of journey- and decision-making among Eritrean and Syrian arrivals to Europe The Rohingya crisis: making the transition from emergency to longer-term development The capacity of UN agencies, funds and programmes to sustain peace: an independent review The Jordan Compact: lessons learnt and implications for future refugee compacts Adolescent girls in Lebanon: the state of the evidence Humanitarian Policy Group Brochure 2017-19 The DFID/ECHO approach to cash assistance for refugees in Lebanon: documenting the process A promise of tomorrow: the effects of UNHCR and UNICEF cash assistance on Syrian refugees in Jordan Climate change, migration and displacement: the need for a risk-informed and coherent approach Latest comments Ambassador David Donoghue The world’s first global migration agreement: a view from the negotiations Marta Foresti Windrush: could this be the end of the ‘hostile environment’ for immigrants? Jessica Hagen-Zanker Four steps to ensure the mobility of social security for migrants Nicola Jones Trump's UNRWA funding freeze: why the most disadvantaged stand to lose Gonzalo Fanjul What is the Spanish migration control industry, and why does it matter? Marta Foresti With or without the US, global migration needs collective action Joanna Rea, Elizabeth Stuart, Marta Foresti... New Secretary of State for International Development: the priorities ahead Helen Dempster Evidence doesn’t work in the migration public debate Marta Foresti The Global Compact for Migration: three ingredients for success Sara Pantuliano Four steps governments can take to support the UN 'sustaining peace' agenda Upcoming and past events 05 July Improving mental health care in humanitarian crises 24 January Global humanitarian outlook: fireside chat at the Tradeshift Sanctuary, Davos 15 January Understanding refugee and migrant journeys to Europe 21 November Agreeing a global response to migration 12 October Global development trends and challenges: how can aid agencies deliver? 26 September Ending the Rohingya crisis: what will it take? 21 September UNGA high-level side event: migration and the 2030 Agenda 29 June ODI at the Global Forum on Migration and Development 15 June Beyond assistance: how to support refugees' aspirations 14 June Twitter chat: are we doing enough for refugees? Latest multimedia Overcoming migration myths: #ODIdeas with Louise Arbour Infographics: climate change, migration and displacement The effects of UNHCR and UNICEF cash assistance on Syrian refugees in Jordan Global development trends and challenges: how can aid agencies deliver? Video infographic: migration, gender equality and the 2030 Agenda Video infographic: health, migration and the 2030 Agenda Video infographic: sustainable cities and the 2030 Agenda Video infographic: education, migration and the 2030 Agenda Video infographic: social protection, migration and the 2030 Agenda Video infographic: social protection, migration and the 2030 Agenda
MIGNEX: aligning migration management and the migration-development nexus Projects | September 2018 to September 2023 The largest-ever European-funded research project on migration, MIGNEX will be carried out in 25 communities across ten countries over five years. Find out more
Improving mental health care in humanitarian crises Public event | 5 July 2018 14:00 - 15:30 BST What are the opportunities and challenges to providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies? This event launches the latest HPN magazine. Register
The world’s first global migration agreement: a view from the negotiations Comment | 12 June 2018 | Ambassador David Donoghue Some issues remain unresolved, but the mood at the Global Compact for Migration talks – concluding next month – is one of quiet determination to succeed. Read and comment
What are the effects of cash transfers for refugees in the context of protracted displacement? Findings from Jordan Journal articles or issues | May 2018 | Jessica Hagen‐Zanker, Martina Ulrichs and Rebecca Holmes This article examines the economic and social effects of a UNHCR cash transfer programme for Syrian refugees in urban areas in Jordan. Downloads
Windrush: could this be the end of the ‘hostile environment’ for immigrants? Insight | 30 April 2018 | Marta Foresti What does the Windrush scandal tell us about the failures of immigration policies, in Britain and beyond? Read and comment
Overcoming migration myths: #ODIdeas with Louise Arbour Multimedia | April 2018 Louise Arbour, the UN Special Representative for International Migration, reflects on the need to challenge negative perceptions of migration. Find out more
Forced migration trajectories: an analysis of journey- and decision-making among Eritrean and Syrian arrivals to Europe Journal articles or issues | April 2018 | Jessica Hagen-Zanker and Richard Mallett This article explores the decision-making processes of Syrians and Eritreans recently arrived in Germany, Spain and the UK. Downloads
Four steps to ensure the mobility of social security for migrants Comment | 12 April 2018 | Jessica Hagen-Zanker We explore the portability of social security benefits and offer ideas for improving it. Read and comment
The Rohingya crisis: making the transition from emergency to longer-term development Briefing papers | March 2018 | Caitlin Wake and Brenda Yu Now is the time for operational organisations, donors and the Bangladeshi government to start preparing for the impact of long-term Rohingya displacement. Downloads
The journey across America: understanding a nation’s immigration experience Page | March 2018 Follow Katy Long as she journeys across America, tracing the history of newcomers to the country across two centuries and three thousand miles. Find out more
