Blog Series
Anticipating Migration
Exploring innovative anticipatory methods for migration policy. Over the coming weeks, we will delve into various aspects of these methods, delving into their value, challenges, taxonomy, and practical applications.
What We Do
The BD4M seeks to accelerate the responsible and ethical use of new data sources and innovative methodologies to inform migration policies and programmes. It does so through:
Guidance Providing guidance and capacity-building support on ethical and responsible data innovation
Cross-sectoral collaboration Facilitating engagement with holders of non-traditional data, particularly in the private sector
Research and advocacy Conducting and disseminating research and analysis on priority policy issues on migration
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From the Blog
Repost from COMPAS
70 years of Trying to Improve Global Migration Statistics: Time for A New Approach
This article was originally published in two parts (part one and part two) on COMPAS at the School of Anthropology of the University of...
By BD4M TeamRepository Launch
Launch! Repository of 80+ real-life examples of how to anticipate migration using innovative forecast and foresight methods is now LIVE!
Today, we are excited to launch the Big Data For Migration Alliance (BD4M) Repository of Use Cases for Anticipating Migration Policy! The...
By BD4M TeamBlog Series: Part 7
Selecting Anticipatory Methods for Migration Policy: Eight Key Elements To Consider
Over the past several weeks, we've embarked on a journey exploring anticipatory methods for migration policy. Our exploration has taken...
By Sara Marcucci, Stefaan...Event
REGISTER: Data Responsibility for Refugee Children (29, 30 and 31 January 2024)
All humanitarian staff work with data in one way or another. The data of refugees must be treated with special care, due to the...
By BD4M TeamBlog Series: Part 6
Ready to Deploy? Determining the Level of Maturity of Anticipatory Methods
Migration policy, characterized by its multifaceted challenges, presents a unique terrain where anticipatory methods can offer valuable...
By Sara Marcucci, Stefaan...Blog Series: Part 5
How Far in the Future? Determining The Timeframe of Anticipatory Methods
Migration policy, characterized by its multifaceted challenges, presents a unique terrain where anticipatory methods can offer valuable...
By Sara Marcucci, Stefaan...Initiatives
The 100 Questions
Migration
Mapping the most pressing, high-impact migrationquestions that could be answered if relevant datasets were leveraged in a responsible...
By BD4M Team
Migration Data Portal
The Portal aims to serve as a unique access point to timely, comprehensive migration statistics and reliable information about migration data globally.
The Portal aims to serve as a unique access point to timely, comprehensive migration statistics and reliable information about migration...
By BD4M TeamKnowledge Centre on Migration...
Dynamic Data Hub
The Dynamic Data Hub gives direct access to single datasets to visualise migration and demography data and trends.
By BD4M TeamMigration Data Portal
Data Innovation Directory
By BD4M TeamMigration Data Portal:...
Big data, migration and human mobility
By BD4M TeamBD4M
Big Data and alternative sources on migration: From case-studies to policy support
Over the past few years, migration has risen as one of the most challenging issues confronting policymakers around the world. This has been...
By BD4M Team