July 2016 to September 2018

Migration is one of the defining features of the 21st century and significantly contributes to economic and social development everywhere. As such, migration will be key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In a series of 12 briefings, ODI, with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), explains the relationship between migration and critical development issues that are central to the SDGs. The briefings provide a set of recommendations for governments and policy-makers tasked with delivering the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Publication series | September 2018 | Marta Foresti and Jessica Hagen-Zanker
This synthesis draws on our twelve briefing papers to outline the impact of migration on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
DownloadsVideo infographic: migration and the 2030 Agenda
Infographic | September 2018
Video infographic for series exploring the relationship between migration and twelve critical development issues central to the SDGs.
Find out moreDecent work, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | September 2018 | Richard Mallett
This briefing uses a 'decent work lens' to explore international labour migration against the backdrop of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
DownloadsTechnology, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | September 2018 | Stephen Gelb and Aarti Krishnan
This briefing discusses the technology–migration nexus and shows its significance to a range of SDGs.
DownloadsWater and sanitation, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | July 2018 | Guy Jobbins, Ian Langdown and Giselle Bernard
This briefing considers the impact of migration on the achievement of SDG 6, which requires safely managed water and sanitation services for all.
DownloadsEnergy, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | July 2018 | Andrew Scott, Leah Worrall and Sam Pickard
This briefing considers the relationships between migration and energy, and how migration will affect achievement of SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy).
DownloadsCitizenship, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | September 2017 | Katy Long, Elisa Mosler Vidal, Amelia Kuch and Jessica Hagen-Zanker
This briefing considers how ensuring migrants have fair access to permanent residency and/or citizenship can help achieve SDG 16.
DownloadsPoverty, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | September 2017 | Jessica Hagen-Zanker, Hannah Postel and Elisa Mosler Vidal
This briefing considers the extent to which international labour migration can reduce poverty, and the implications for SDG 1.
DownloadsSocial protection, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | June 2017 | Jessica Hagen-Zanker, Elisa Mosler Vidal and Georgina Sturge
This briefing considers the extent to which international labour migrants are covered by social protection, and the implications for SDGs 1 and 10.
DownloadsEducation, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | June 2017 | Susan Nicolai, Joseph Wales and Erica Aiazzi
This briefing explores the challenges and opportunities related to primary-school education for migrants and the implications for the 2030 Agenda.
DownloadsClimate change, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | December 2016 | Emily Wilkinson, Lisa Schipper, Catherine Simonet and Zaneta Kubik
This briefing looks at the anticipated impacts of climate-induced migration on efforts to achieve SDG13.
DownloadsSustainable cities: internal migration, jobs and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | October 2016 | Paula Lucci, Dina Mansour-Ille, Evan Easton-Calabria and Clare Cummings
This briefing presents an overview of how rural to urban migration (internal migration) impacts on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
DownloadsHealth, migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | July 2016 | Olivia Tulloch, Fortunate Machingura and Claire Melamed
This briefing presents an overview of how international migration can have an impact on the sustainable development goal for health and wellbeing.
DownloadsWomen on the move: migration, gender equality and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Briefing papers | July 2016 | Tam O'Neil, Anjali Fleury and Marta Foresti
This brief presents an overview and analysis of the opportunities, risks and vulnerabilities for women migrants and refugees.
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