Migration and Development

Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) 2009
12 June - The inter-governmental GFMD will be preceded by two Civil Society Days in Athens, Greece (2-3 Nov) where CSOs will draw on their experiences in the field of M&D to input into the inter-governmental discussions. An online dialogue is now being held to gather views in the run-up to the forum: Join the discussion >

Creating investment opportunities for Senegalese migrants and their communities of origin
29 May - The Community of Practice Newsletter highlights key developments in the field of migration and development. This issue features Niokholo Transport, founded by a group of Senegalese migrants in Paris to address the lack of reliable transport and facilitate development in their region of origin.

Financing Facility for Remittances - Call for Proposals
11 May - Promoting innovative remittance systems and investment channels for migrants. See details posted on our Blog

Update on the JMDI Call for Proposals
27 March - The Call for Proposals has closed. Thank you to all those who prepared proposals. Over 500 were received and are currently being reviewed. More on the Approval Process >

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What is Migration and Development? Learn from the practitioners themselves:

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