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Migration Governance in Unsettled Times: How Policymakers Can Plan for Population Change

Aging economies are growing more reliant on immigrants, but populist backlash and short-term firefighting are crowding out long-term, whole-of-government migration planning.

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Can Innovation Help Blunt the Impact of Foreign Aid Cuts on Migration Management Programs?

The termination of what MPI estimates is up to $2.3 billion in yearly U.S. foreign aid earmarked for migration and displacement projects leaves a vast gap that other international donors are unlikely to fill, particularly as European countries are themselves cutting their assistance. This short read posits three scenarios that may emerge, including one in which these funding shocks unleash long-discussed innovations and efficiencies in migration management and displacement programming.

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Long Marginalized, Roma Displaced from Ukraine Have Faced Further Exclusion

Roma displaced from Ukraine have faced various forms of exclusion across Europe, including being turned away at borders, denied housing, and overlooked from the protections extended to other Ukrainians.

Visual Portrayals of Migrants as Threats or Victims Are Reductive—But Can Have Far-Reaching Impact

Images of migrants as threats or victims dominate public discourse and drive policy, but reductive visual narratives strip individuals of agency and rarely reflect the full human story.

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Funding Climate Mobility Projects: Key Players and Strategies for Growth

Climate mobility funding has expanded since 2017 but still falls short of need; bilateral donors lead while multilateral funders hold untapped potential to finance at scale.

A community-based project to boost a Bangladeshi fishery's resilience to flooding

Norway: Rising Immigration in a Welfare State

Norway's foreign-born population has nearly quadrupled since 2000, testing the limits of a generous welfare state and fueling enduring debates over immigration, integration, and equality.

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Policy Paradox: How robust host-country support for Ukrainian refugees can foster integration and return

European governments hosting Ukrainian refugees have an opportunity to craft policies that deepen local inclusion while also fortifying Ukrainians if they seek to return home. By prioritizing comprehensive and durable support systems now, leaders can lay the groundwork for a future that benefits both those who stay and those who eventually choose to return, as this MPI Europe short read explains.