VIII. National experiences: managing and modernizing migration data use (Part 1)

Jun 17, 2025 | 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Ground Floor & Floors 3-5, Niagra Building

Description

This session explores how data can drive more inclusive and responsive migration and integration policies. From Sweden, we see how register data reveals persistent poverty gaps among immigrant children—particularly those from Somalia and Syria—despite the strengths of the Nordic welfare model. In Germany, new approaches using administrative data and nowcasting significantly accelerate migration statistics, helping policymakers respond more quickly to shifting migration flows. In contrast, many African countries face deep structural challenges in data collection and harmonization, limiting the effectiveness of migration governance. Finally, Austria’s Integration Fund shows how operational data can inform integration programming and shape public discourse—highlighting issues like declining education levels among new refugees. Together, these presentations demonstrate that data is more than a measurement tool—it’s essential for shaping equitable, evidence-based policies and addressing the unique challenges facing migrants across diverse contexts. Moderator: Dr. S. Irudaya Rajan, Chair of the International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), India Speakers: - Jemal Yaryyeva, Team of Knowledge Management and International Affairs, Austrian Integration Fund - Baran Erdemsiz, Scientific Staff Member, German Federal Statistical Office - Anna Tegunimataka, Associate professor in Economic History, Lund University - Ibrahima Amadou Dia, Director, African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration (ACSRM) - African Union Commission