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COVID-19 through a migration lens: policy responses should be inclusive of migrants

DILIP RATHA

Apr 23, 2020

We have just released a new report highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 on migration and remittance flows. The economic crisis induced by COVID-19 could be long, deep, and pervasive when viewed through a migration lens. Lockdowns, travel bans, and social distancing have brought global economic activity to a near standstill.

Data

KNOMAD is addressing gaps and quality issues regarding data on migration and remittances by researching, collecting and publishing global data to enable more effective engagement on migration and development.

Publications

KNOMAD synthesizes existing and generates new knowledge on migration and development issues and develops a menu of policy options for use by policy makers in sending and receiving countries.

PUBLICATIONS

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FACTBOOK 2016

Migration and Recruitment Costs Surveys

The KNOMAD-ILO Migration and Recruitment Costs Surveys aim to systematically document monetary and non-monetary costs incurred by migrant workers seeking jobs abroad.

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