http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net daily 1 2008-11-12T16:04:07Z http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/world-migration-report-2008 2008 report of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on world migration: its trends and statistics that are designed to help countries create better policies and strategies to deal with migration in a globalized world. No publisher Nicole 2008-12-10T15:23:29Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/can-migration-foster-development-in-mexico A paper presented at the GFMD on the migration – development nexus discussing the possibilities of migration benefitting development with a special focus on Mexico and the United States. No publisher Nicole Americas 2008-11-11T15:20:17Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/protecting-migrant-workers-a-shared-responsibility A paper presented at the GFMD that deals with the protection of the rights of migrant workers with the Philippines as a focus for this framework of migration. No publisher Nicole Asia & Oceania 2008-11-11T15:22:36Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/promoting-the-rights-of-migrants Working paper prepared for the Civil Society Days of the Global Forum on Migration and Development in Manila concerning the promotion of migrants' rights at both the national and international level. No publisher Nicole 2008-11-12T11:01:26Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/enhancing-benefits-and-reducing-costs-experiences-and-perspectives-from-the-philippines Working paper for the GFMD highlighting the migration policies of the Philippines, whose framework is often proposed as an effective model to other countries of origin. No publisher Nicole Asia & Oceania 2008-11-11T15:27:29Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/best-practice-in-temporary-labour-migration-for-development-a-perspective-from-asia-and-the-pacific A working paper for the 2008 GFMD on labour migration and its role in development in Asia. No publisher Nicole Asia & Oceania 2008-12-03T08:29:52Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/best-practices-in-fostering-migration-opportunities-do-they-work This paper identifies some of the Philippines’ best practices in managing migration and the benefits derived therefrom. The paper also delves into important issues concerning the state of governmental support to upholding workers’ rights and welfare, adequacy of social insurance and cost - reducing remittance mechanisms. No publisher Nicole Asia & Oceania 2008-12-03T08:29:10Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/strengthening-policy-responses-to-migrant-smuggling-and-human-trafficking Migrant smuggling and human trafficking are separate phenomena, which in turn are only components of the wider concept ‘irregular’ migration. Yet, victims of smuggling and human trafficking are especially vulnerable to violations of their human rights and dignity. No publisher Nicole 2008-12-03T08:28:33Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/irregular-migration-and-some-negative-consequences-for-development-asia The objective of this paper is to address the four types of irregular mobility mentioned above, resulting from (i) trafficking and smuggling, (ii) over-stay, (iii) visa-trading, and (iv) running away from employer. It provides estimates of irregular migrants in each situation, discusses the policies of selected sending and receiving countries for each type, and examines the possible development impacts of each. No publisher Nicole Asia & Oceania 2008-12-03T13:56:32Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/regional-consultative-processes-on-migration-rcps-involvement-of-civil-society GFMD paper presentation on Regional Consultative Processes on migration (RCPs) and challenges of civil society in dealing with migration. No publisher Nicole 2008-11-13T11:51:40Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/unauthorized-migration-us-policy-responses-in-comparative-perspective Research presented at the 2008 Global Forum on Migration and Development on the difficulties of irregular migration and the vulnerability of irregular migrants to smuggling and human trafficking. No publisher Nicole Americas 2008-11-11T15:30:44Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/migration-and-development-poverty-reduction-strategies Considering the matrix of challenges and opportunities that migration poses for development planning, this surveys the ways in which National Development Plans (NDPs) incorporate migration planning. No publisher Nicole 2008-11-11T15:28:47Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/migration-management-policy-options-and-development-impacts A paper presented at the 2008 GFMD that raises the point that although migration can provide important benefits to receiving countries, countries of origin also need to focus on how to make migration meet their developmental needs. No publisher Nicole 2008-11-18T12:47:00Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/policy-and-institutional-coherence Paper presented in preparation for the Global Forum on Migration and Development on the need for policy and institutional coherence within governments on the migration-development nexus. No publisher Nicole 2008-11-11T15:42:58Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/research-publications/fostering-more-opportunities-for-legal-migration-in-north-america This paper outlines the Temporary Legal Migration Programs (TLMPs) in North America that allow migrants to acquire employment and aid in the development of their countries of origin. The goal of these programs is to aid migrants so that their human rights and dignity remain intact, while also being protected from smuggling and human trafficking. No publisher Nicole Americas 2008-11-11T15:45:34Z MD Document