Emigration Dynamics in Developing Countries Volume IV: The Arab Region

International Migration, particularly from developing countries, has continuously grown in magnitude and complexity. The four volumes in this series are the outcome of an IOM research project carried out in the 1990s, with the support of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), when widespread concern was being expressed about the increasing numbers of refugees, irregular migrants and asylum seekers in many parts of the world.

In order to understand the complexity and magnitude of the process, research focused on both the nature and the reality of the migration option for persons in developing countries, as well as the decision-making processes of those who did emigrate (i.e. why some persons emigrate but others in similar circumstances do not, where they go and the channels they utilize to get there). The purpose of the research was to address the root causes of migration especially as it relates to poverty; to encourage cooperation and dialogue between origin and destination countries and to facilitate the reintegration process of returning migrants.

Also available:

The Migration-Development Nexus - ISBN 9290681578
Migration and Development within and Across Borders: Research and Policy Perspectives on Internal and International Migration - ISBN 9290684348

The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

Our publications focus on topics such as:

International Migration Law (IML)
Migration and Labour
Migration and Development
Migration and Environment
Migration Policy Trafficking in human beings
Migration and Health

IOM's flagship publication is its World Migration Report which provides policy makers and the general public with updated and authoritative information on international migration trends; identifies major policy issues as they arise; and discusses available policy options.