Global Program
The Global Program acts as a policy laboratory for innovative, evidence-based, and politically feasible solutions to migration policy challenges. From direct policy advice to deep comparative research, its work interrogates policy design and effectiveness, helps countries newer to immigration learn from innovation and evidence in other regions, and anticipates how demographic, economic, and technological shifts will reshape migration in the years ahead. It supports governments in responding to crises with greater coordination and foresight, and provides a trusted off-the-record space for engaging with sensitive topics. Its main geographical focus is Europe, the Americas, and Australia, but it increasingly works with governments and other partners worldwide, including in East Africa and Asia. For more on the Global Program, click here.
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Population Aging Is Here. Immigration Can Offer Half an Answer.
Immigration on its own cannot solve population aging, but five policy principles can help it play a more effective role in a broader demographic…
Creating Inclusive Urban Economies for Migrants and Refugees
Cities hold powerful levers to turn migrants' and refugees' underused talent into economic growth—but doing so requires moving beyond first…
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Key Statistics
International migrants comprise 3.7 percent of the global population. Learn more about them
304.0 million
The number of migrants globally in 2024
50.6 million
The number who as of 2025 were refugees or asylum seekers
94.0 million
The number of international migrants in Europe—the top destination globally
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How Are Refugees Faring? Integration at U.S. and State Levels
Refugee integration outcomes in four major U.S. states vary more by national origin than by state policy, suggesting state placement matters less than previously assumed.
Building an Evidence Base to Support Refugee Resettlement
This webinar examines critical gaps in the research and evaluation of refugee resettlement programs and recommendations for improving evidence gathering and knowledge sharing between resettlement countries.
The Tech Turn in Refugee Protection and Integration: New Solutions or Hot Air?
On this webinar, speakers explore the recent involvement of the tech sector in refugee protection and integration, and discuss the broader digital infrastructure needs of refugee camps and services.
A Global Broadband Plan for Refugees
Significant broadband gaps leave refugees less connected than host populations and isolated from key services, which a global broadband plan could resolve.
Immigration and its Discontents: European Elections and Future Policy
The increasing strength of Marine Le Pen’s National Front ahead of the French elections, along with the recent Dutch elections, Brexit, and Donald Trump's election to the White House demonstrate how immigration is a motivating issue for increasing numbers of voters. This webinar explores the implications of this support for radical change.
The Economic Integration of Refugees in Canada: A Mixed Record?
Refugees in Canada experience mixed economic outcomes, on average catching up to native-born workers but taking 12 to 15 years to fully integrate into the labor market.
Strengthening Local Education Systems for Newly Arrived Adults and Children: Empowering cities through better use of EU instruments
European cities lack the policy authority, flexible budgets, and EU support needed to educate newly arrived migrants effectively despite bearing the frontline burden.
Improving the Labour Market Integration of Migrants and Refugees: Empowering cities through better use of EU instruments
European cities are front-line integration providers, but funding constraints and governance gaps limit their impact. Smarter use of EU instruments could change that.
The Long Road Ahead: Status Report on the Implementation of the ASEAN MRAs on Professional Services
Professional mobility arrangements in the ASEAN remained largely unimplemented a decade after signing, as national and regional barriers blocked real cross-border recognition of credentials.
Rebuilding after Crisis: Embedding Refugee Integration in Migration Management Systems (Council Statement)
Successful refugee integration after Europe’s 2015-16 migration crisis requires aligning asylum and integration systems while rebuilding public trust in government’s ability to manage migration.
