Policy Papers

The coronavirus pandemic has brought international movement to a standstill, including in West Africa. In reality, however,...

Border measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 through international travel such as mandatory tests or quarantine requirements will...

Summary African countries have imposed harsh lockdowns to stop the spread of Covid-19. These lockdowns immediately worsen the...

The study reviews existing research on the impact of refugees on residents’ livelihoods in host communities in developing countries. ...

Cooperation on the return of migrants is partially employed strategically by governments in the Gambia, Nigeria, Niger, and Senegal,...

Since 2014, Nigeria has outlined several initiatives on migration, including a National Migration Policy, strategies on labor...

Despite not traditionally being a priority, the issue of migration continues to carry ever more political weight in Niger, mainly due...

Irregular migration from Africa across the Mediterranean to the EU has become a central policy issue. ...

Proper management of migration across the Mediterranean Sea requires close cooperation between the EU and African countries. ...

In principle, both immigration critics and supporters of refugee protection in Germany might support more development aid to combat...

The book looks at the potential use of the EU's external financial instruments to address the root causes of migration and refugee...

Many development researchers think that foreign aid most likely leads to more emigration because, with higher incomes, more...