International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Call for applications for CSOs in Central Asia??? Apply by 4 April 2025 for the BOMCA 10 Boot Camp on project management for civil society organisations (CSOs) working with vulnerable groups and border communities. ?? The BOMCA 10 Boot Camp is designed for CSOs working on migration and border management across Central Asia.? ?? The five-day programme will equip participants with essential skills to design, implement and evaluate impactful projects. ?? The Boot Camp is taking place 26–30 May 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. ?? The deadline for applications is 4 April 2025. ?? Find more information at: https://lnkd.in/du3H8USa ?? Access the application form at: https://lnkd.in/dg7Dv5Dg BOMCA Programme in Central Asia #CentralAsia #CSOs #NGOs #BorderCommunities #BorderManagement #Migration #CentralAsiaMigration #CallForApplications #ProjectManagement

Featured Publication of the Month ?? The profile of displaced Ukrainians in Europe, particularly with women being the large majority, is unique. It comes with challenges in their ability to find employment in their host countries, with temporality playing a significant role. What challenges do they face in finding employment in their host countries? ?? Getting their qualifications recognised, due to different educational systems. ?? Meeting employers’ high language requirements. ?? Accessing full-day childcare, especially for single-parents. ?? Ongoing uncertainty of their temporary residence status in the EU. The INTAKE Study was authored by ICMPD Researchers, Bernhard Perchinig, Jimy Perumadan, Laetitia Hohwieler, Anna Pi?at, and Justyna Frelak. ?? Read the Featured Publication of the Month to discover how temporality poses difficulties for the labour market participation of displaced Ukrainian women: https://lnkd.in/dfq5fphU ICMPD Policy & Research #FeaturedPublication #MonthlyRead #Ukraine #UkrainianWomen #LabourMarket #Displacement #Austria #Germany #Poland #MigrationPolicy

The Migration Podcast ??? Ukrainians remain resilient and forward-looking, with many hopeful about their long-term return; while others feel more uncertain, depending on how the situation evolves. Violeta Wagner, ICMPD Regional Portfolio Manager for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), highlighted: ?? "For many people, they would like to return on the long-term when the security situation allows – which remains the main condition for them." ??? In the latest ICMPD Migration Podcast, Wagner Violeta and Magda Sabadello, Project Officer for EECA, discuss the current situation in Ukraine, delving into displaced and diaspora communities, labour market integration of Ukrainian women, temporary protection, and support in securing Ukraine's border. ?? Tune in: https://lnkd.in/dSgMQpWb ?? Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/daf9DS_d ?? Find more information on ICMPD's ongoing response and collaborations for Ukraine at: https://lnkd.in/eE2HtyAA #Ukraine #DisplacedUkranians #Return #Diaspora #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPolicy

?? Sweden is the new Chair of the ICMPD Steering Group (2025) following the handover from Greece (2024). The formal handover ceremonies in Brussels featured a high-level panel discussion centred on "Strengthening Partnerships and Supporting Innovative Solutions Along Migratory Routes to Europe." This discussion underscored the need for a comprehensive approach to migration, emphasising deeper engagement with partner countries to develop sustainable solutions to shared challenges. Moderated by ?stmark, Sofia, Deputy Director General at the Swedish Ministry of Justice, the panel featured: ?? Johan Forssell, Minister for Migration of Sweden ?? Ioannis Vrailas, Greece’s Permanent Representative to the EU ?? Danijel Apostolovic, Ambassador and Head of the Mission of the Republic of Serbia to the EU ?? Michael Spindelegger, ICMPD Director General The event concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen international cooperation through tailored partnerships, fostering innovative solutions, and developing a more holistic approach to migration management. We welcome Sweden as the new Chair of the ICMPD Steering Group and look forward to its leadership. We extend our gratitude to Greece for its cooperation and contributions over the past year. ?? Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/daAY-5T7 Sweden in EU #Migration #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPolicy #MigrationRoutes #MigrationEurope #Greece #Sweden

Discover all ICMPD's publications until March 2025 ?? Explore #PublishedByICMPD and dive into the latest trends, developments, and analysis on migration and more: ?? Russian Migration Policy at the Crossroads: Trends and Regional Repercussions EN: https://lnkd.in/dtNXujQZ RU: https://lnkd.in/d8PdnPGu ?? Do Russia’s attacks on power infrastructure drive forced migration from Ukraine? EN: https://lnkd.in/djtiP_4d RU: https://lnkd.in/dEWzKM4R ?? Advances in Border Management: Digitalisation trends and emerging technologies EN: https://lnkd.in/d9-UXsth ?? Explore publications available only in German: ?? Integrationserfahrungen von Geflüchteten in ?sterreich DE: https://lnkd.in/ds8NS_q3 ?? Neue Perspektiven: Arbeitsmarktintegration von geflüchteten Frauen aus der Ukraine DE: https://lnkd.in/dduugdKy ?? Check our publication section at: https://lnkd.in/g5u_rbZf #MigrationPolicy #MigrationTrends #MigrationResearch #MigrationManagement #MigrationNarratives #DigitalGovernance Prague Process ICMPD Policy & Research

#PolicyInsights ?? Labour shortages have doubled over the past decade in the European Union, yet non-EU nationals in Europe remain under-represented in key sectors. Europe’s economic, social, and political diversity can be reframed as a strategic advantage, enabling better alignment between non-EU nationals' preferences, profiles, and receiving communities. Stakeholders at all levels could consider holistic, data-driven approaches to optimise matches for employers, candidates, and their families. ?? In the latest #PolicyInsights commentary, Craig Damian Smith, PhD and Radboud Reijn from Pairity examine how algorithmic matching, extending beyond just skills, can improve the retention of international talent, reduce barriers for employers, and expand destination choices across Europe. ?? Read "Holistic labour market matching: Boosting immigrant retention, EU competitiveness, and growth" at: https://lnkd.in/dXPsdtQS ?? Discover more #PolicyInsights at https://www.icmpd.org/blog and follow ICMPD Policy & Research for the latest migration-related policy analysis and research. #LabourMigration #TalentRetention #MigrationPolicy #LabourMarket

The Migration Podcast ??? Since Russia's invasion in 2022, ICMPD has been working with both the Ukrainian people and their host countries, such as the Ukrainian Consultation Centres (UCC). ?? The UCCs provide free, clear, timely, accessible, and understandable information to temporarily displaced persons from Ukraine in their native language. ?? The UCCs are in host countries where most Ukrainians currently reside: Poland, Czechia, and Germany. Magda Sabadello, ICMPD Project Officer for the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region highlighted the role of the UCCs: ?? "We established these [Centres], because, as you can imagine, it's difficult to figure out the bureaucracies in a different language. Our centres have had quite many difficult cases to resolve since they started operating." ??? In the latest ICMPD Migration Podcast, Wagner Violeta, ICMPD's Regional Portfolio Manager for the EECA region, and Magda Sabadello, Project Officer for the EECA region, discuss the current situation in Ukraine and ICMPD's ongoing response and collaborations for Ukraine. ?? Tune in: https://lnkd.in/dSgMQpWb #Today ?? Join the conversation at Café Kyiv in Berlin today, 11 March 2025, from 14:00–15:00 (CET) for the panel discussion 'Beyond Temporary Protection: The Future Scenarios for Displaced Ukrainians in the EU.' Find more information at: https://lnkd.in/eXttVeMg ?? Find more information on ICMPD's ongoing response and collaborations for Ukraine at: https://lnkd.in/eE2HtyAA #MigrationCooperation #Ukraine #MigrationPolicy #TemporaryProtection

?? We gladly welcome Sweden as new Chair of ICMPD’s Steering Group for 2025, following handover from Greece. At the formal handover ceremonies in Brussels on 7 March 2025, with a high-level discussion focused on strengthening partnerships and supporting innovative solutions along migratory routes to Europe: ?? Magnus Brunner, Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, outlined the EU’s migration priorities such as improving return policies, promoting labour mobility, and combatting migrant smuggling. ?? Johan Forssell, Minister for Migration of Sweden, accepted the chairmanship from Greece’s Permanent Representative to the EU, HE Ambassador Ioannis Vrailas, joined by ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger. ?? ?stmark, Sofia, Deputy Director General at the Swedish Ministry of Justice, thanked Greece’s leadership in 2024 and reaffirmed Sweden’s commitment to advancing ICMPD’s Strategy 2030 for its tenure as Chair. ?? Danijel Apostolovic, Ambassador and Head of the Mission of the Republic of Serbia to the European Union,?also highlighted the strong cooperation with the EU and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to align with the EU particularly in implementing legislation introduced by the Pact on Migration and Asylum. We thank Greece for its cooperation and contributions for the past year, and we look forward to the leadership of Sweden as the new Chair of the ICMPD Steering Group. ?? Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/daAY-5T7 #Migration #MigrationCooperation #MigrationPolicy #MigrationRoutes #MigrationEurope #Greece #Sweden

International Women's Day ?? At ICMPD, we promote a rights-based, gender-inclusive approach in policy and research, projects, and partner engagement across ICMPD's regions. We work with donors and partners to ensure the further development for and active participation of women to lead in their communities. ICMPD's ongoing efforts to make contributions in this matter, include: INTAKE Study ?? Labour market integration of displaced women from Ukraine with temporary residence prospects. Discover more at: https://lnkd.in/djn7Qgu2 Webinar: "Women on the Move: Advancing gender mainstreaming in Immigration Services across West Africa" ?? Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (UTC+01:00) West Central Africa. Find more information and register at: https://lnkd.in/dAfMd9hz Border Management Programme in Central Asia - Phase 10 (BOMCA10): ?? Integrating gender component in border management and fostering women’s role in peacebuilding. Discover more about BOMCA Programme in Central Asia at: https://lnkd.in/dhVkr8qf #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #Gender #LabourMarket #Ukraine #Webinar #MigrationWebinar #MigrationPolicy #MigrationGovernance #Nigeria #Ghana #CentralAsia #BorderManagement ICMPD Policy & Research ICMPD Ghana

The Migration Podcast ??? Three years ago the EU activated Temporary Protection for Ukrainians, providing millions of people fleeing Russian aggression with safety and legal residence in the EU. ?? The EU Temporary Protection (TP) for Ukrainians was activated to offer immediate assistance and allow displaced persons from Ukraine to reside in the EU. It was extended last year, until March 2026. The question regarding Ukrainians' settlement in Europe remains unresolved, due to their temporary legal status and the uncertainty surrounding war predictions, particularly in light of recent diplomatic tensions.?Violeta Wagner highlighted this: ?? For [Ukrainian] people, psychologically, it is probably difficult to plan for the future knowing that they will stay in a country for one year but then don't know what happens [next]. ??? In the latest ICMPD Migration Podcast, Wagner Violeta , ICMPD's Regional Portfolio Manager for the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), and Magda Sabadello, Project Officer for the EECA region, discuss the current situation in Ukraine and how ICMPD continues to engage with both the Ukrainian people and their host countries. ?? Tune in: https://lnkd.in/dSgMQpWb ?? Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/daf9DS_d ?? Find more information on ICMPD's ongoing response and collaborations for Ukraine at: https://lnkd.in/eE2HtyAA #MigrationPodcast #Migration #Ukraine #ForcedDisplacement #TemporaryProtection #MigrationPolicy