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We are an internationally engaged research and policy institute dedicated to addressing issues of global mobility and social transformation. While its primary focus is on Eastern Africa, we provide a global platform for informed discussions on migration policy, public education and development,playing a pivotal role in fostering understanding and collaboration on migration issues across diverse contexts.

We are committed to producing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that employs innovative theoretical and methodological approaches. This ensures its work remains relevant to the dynamic processes and complex patterns of human global mobility. By continually adapting to evolving migration trends, the institute contributes to shaping more effective and informed migration policies worldwide.

Our diverse outputs include policy notes, data analysis, research papers, conferences, capacity-building workshops, and pilot projects. These initiatives aim to enhance knowledge dissemination, strengthen institutional capacity, and promote evidence-based decision-making in migration and development.We serve as a catalyst for transformative action in addressing the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of global mobility.

Migration Trends

Africa continues to experience increased migration with an estimated over 40 million African migrants on the move. However, despite its many challenges, own goals, misperceptions, and negative international press,

Research Focus

Topics & Publications

According to The Africa Wealth Report, the combined individual wealth of all Africans is USD $2.4 trillion today. Clearly, it’s boom time in Africa but its not from the abundant natural resources, but as elsewhere in the world, it’s driven by urbanization and migration Read More