World graphic symbolising migration. Photo: ODIPeople have always moved, and always will – human mobility is a fact of life. Moving within and between countries can help reduce poverty, provide safety and refuge, fulfil aspirations and improve outcomes for all. Given the many barriers to safe and regular human mobility that still exist, unlocking this potential is the greatest challenge – and opportunity – of the 21st century. This requires working together across countries, sectors and disciplines.Hosted by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), in collaboration with the London School of Economics Institute of Global Affairs (LSE IGA) and the Center for Global Development (CGD), the Human Mobility Initiative is a platform for innovation and joint action to ‘do migration differently.' We aim to:Identify concrete policy options and entry points to make the most of the reality of human mobility; from tackling climate change, to the future of work and securing health outcomes for allConvene different people and ideas across disciplines to build coalitions for more effective actionUse global debates and frameworks to support local action in countries, regions and cities. HMI tile 1: who we are Read more Who we are HMI tile 2: in focus Watch the event In focus: 2019 UN High Level Political Forum HMI tile 3: Global Compacts Read more The Global Compacts for Migration and Refugees HMI tile 4: public attitudes and narratives Read more Public attitudes and narratives HMI tile 5: migration and displacement Read more Migration, displacement and development HMI tile 6: countries, regions and cities Read more Countries, regions and cities Latest media and eventsMigrant detention camps in Libya - Marta Foresti on Al Jazeera 11 March 2019Migration: a driver of development Global mass migration: the crisis and the opportunity – Marta Foresti on CPAC UN states agree historic global deal to manage refugee crisis 09 December 2018Innovative proposals to enhance migration for development Marta ForestiLong live multilateralism: why the Global Compact for Migration matters Marta Foresti discusses European migration policy on Al Jazeera Marta Foresti on migration, forced displacement and the SDGs Our teamMarta ForestiPrincipal Research Fellow, Director of the Human Mobility InitiativeAmy LeachSenior Communications OfficerKate RistProgramme OfficerAmbassador David DonoghueDistinguished FellowSara PantulianoActing Executive DirectorJessica Hagen-ZankerSenior Research FellowFrancesca BastagliPrincipal Research Fellow, Head of Programme - Social Protection and Social PolicyVeronique BarbeletSenior Research FellowGemma HennesseyResearch OfficerDina Mansour-IlleSenior Research OfficerHannah Postel Research AssociateMatteo VillaResearch AssociateGonzalo FanjulResearch AssociateKaty LongResearch Associate See more:migration and refugees
