(TA1.14) Inclusive partnerships for inclusive data on migration скачать в хорошем качестве

(TA1.14) Inclusive partnerships for inclusive data on migration

Organiser(s): International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) A central idea of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is inclusiveness – from programme design and monitoring frameworks to development outcomes. This has become a major principle in the international community, seeking to uphold the human rights of all without discrimination. The 2030 Agenda specifically identifies migrants among those in vulnerable situations, who should be able to achieve empowerment and whose needs should be addressed (United Nations, 2015). Migrants are also key actors in sustainable development. Migrants around the world make vital contributions to sending and receiving countries, whether these focus on offering high-quality health care, boosting household income or increasing productivity. This means that if countries make efforts to include migrants in SDG policy and programming design, the likelihood of meeting relevant SDG targets will be greater (IOM, 2021). We are at a critical moment for strengthening migration data. Reliable data on international migrants and migration are crucial for assessing current and future trends. They are also critical for making informed decisions and policies based on evidence. Without good data that is disaggregated by migratory status, it is very difficult both to assess how far migrants are being left behind and to understand migrants’ significant contributions to development. SDG Target 17.18 calls for greater support to developing countries to significantly increase the availability of “high-quality, timely and reliable data, disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity [and] migratory status”. Moreover, disaggregation is necessary to understand the positive links between migration and sustainable development, helping policymakers to forge migration governance that boosts development (IOM, 2021). To make comparable, disaggregated data a reality, efforts need to build on both international standards and the many existing successful national practices. Over the past years, the statistical community has made remarkable progress. The Statistical Commission has endorsed a revised conceptual framework on international migration and mobility, with accompanying statistical definitions and indicators. In this context, this session will bring together key relevant actors to exchange experiences in innovative approaches and partnerships in migration statistics. Following the recent 3rd International Forum on Migration Statistics (IFMS 2023), the session will recount the most innovative and successful efforts to bridge the gap between producers and users of migration statistics and data. The panel will also highlight the intersection of gender with migration and unpack hidden challenges. Building on the work already undertaken by United Nations, particularly the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), regional actors and governments, this event aims to generate awareness about pervasive data needs and bridge data gaps for and regarding migrants. Objective/Goals: The event has the following specific objectives: Provide an opportunity for data producers and users to exchange experiences and lessons learned in fostering the production of migration data within the context of SDGs. Unpack the challenges of collecting disaggregated data at the global, regional and national levels. Exchange good practices and generate actionable recommendations on migration data and SDGs that work towards institutionalization and overcoming the challenge of sustainability.