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This publications portal is a repository of all IOM migration health publications from 2006 to present where IOM was a primary contributor.

Publications include peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical reports, training guides/manuals, policy briefs/discussion papers, factsheets, newsletters, research reviews, conference and poster presentations. These are categorized by topic, author, country/region covered as well as by year, language, and type of publication. The map reflects the countries covered by the publications.

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Enhancing Migration Data Management in Kenya: Assessment and Recommendations

2013 Technical Report English
Author/s: Gondi Hesbon Olum

This assessment of migration data management in Kenya, commissioned by the African, Caribbean and Pacific Observatory on Migration, was undertaken from September 2012 to January 2013. The assessment was carried out in close consultation and coordination with governmental institutions in the framework of the National Consultative Committee. The key institutions dealing with migration data issues in Kenya are the Department of Immigration Services, the Ministry of…

The Biggest Fish in the Sea? Dynamic Kenyan labour migration in the East African Community

2013 Technical Report English
Author/s: John Oucho, Linda Oucho, Antony Ong’ayo

This study assesses the Kenyan policy and institutional framework concerning South–South labour migration with particular focus on the East African Community (EAC) countries. It focuses mainly on one particular policy instrument, the East African Community Common Market framework. The research further looks at country-specific policies in relation to the common market framework. The study relied on desk research into the existing literature and public records; key…

Spotlight on the Young and Skilled: Exploring the potential contribution of Kenya’s diasporas in the South

2013 Technical Report English
Author/s: Bethuel Kinyanjui Kinuthia

This study sought to explore the various ways through which the Government of Kenya can involve its diasporas in human development. Until recently, migration literature had concentrated on migration interactions between the developed and the developing countries, yet most of the migrants within the developing countries tend to migrate to other developing countries. This research contributes to this under researched literature, by examining the Kenyan case on how migrants…

MIgrant Health Assessment in South Sudan

2013 Technical Report English
Author/s: Forcier Consulting, Inc.

This situational assessment of migrant health in South Sudan has been conducted for IOM with the support of the Partnership on Health and Mobility in East and Southern Africa (PHAMESA) and sponsored by Sida and Norad. It aims to address the lack of consolidated data on the particular health challenges faced by migrants, notably returnees, IDPs, migrant female sex workers, truck drivers, and migrant workers in South Sudan. The overarching goal of the South Sudanese Health…

Health vulnerabilities study of mixed migration flows from the East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region to Southern Africa

2013 Technical Report English
Author/s: IOM Regional Office South Africa

The study investigated and analysed Health Vulnerabilities of mixed migration flows from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia and Somalia en route to Southern Africa. The main aim of the study was to generate data that responds to the policy needs of mixed migration flows between the concerned regions and to improve the health conditions of migrants throughout the process.

In addition the study…

Eye on Migration and Health, Jan-Jun 2013

2013 Periodical/ Newsletter English
Author/s: IOM South Africa

This issue focused on IOMs efforts to support governments in these regions to integrate the health needs of migrants into national and regional plans, policies and strategies, taking into account their human rights, including the right to health.