Report
Longer-term Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Internal Migrants in Iranian Cities
Date
December
2023
In recent years, Iran’s economy has been characterised by declining economic growth, increasing poverty, rising inflation rates and the devaluation of the Iranian rial (Economics Observatory, 2023). This report aims to contribute to evidence-based policymaking.
Abstract:
This project has been initiated by KNOMAD to assess the impact of COVID-19 on internal migration, labour markets, and urbanisation. The objective of the research was to identify the impact of the pandemic on internal migrants, migration patterns and urbanisation during and after the pandemic in Iran.
The research presented in the report was intended to contribute data to KNOMAD to inform debate among policymakers, their development partners and civil society on what local/central governments can do to improve the livelihoods of internal migrants in the event of future external shocks.