V. Innovative Tools for Advancing Migration Trends and Statistics

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

Niagara Building, NI: C0315

Description

This parallel session, made up of the panellists selected by the IFMS Scientific Committee, will showcase tools and initiatives that enhance the collection, analysis, and governance of migration data. Panellists will present on subjects such as the Portuguese Emigration Observatory’s new database on European emigration and Indonesia’s One Data on International Migration (SDMI) initiative. By highlighting various innovative tools and methodologies, the discussion will emphasize how improved data systems can drive more accurate, detailed, and policy-relevant migration statistics at national, regional, and global levels. Moderator: Marc Altenburg, German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Speakers: - Stephanie Kramer, Senior Researcher, Pew Research Center - Hélène Syed Zwick, Head of the Migration Data and Research Unit (MDRU), IOM Thailand - Winida Albertha, Statistician, BPS-Statistics Indonesia - Christoph Deuster, Project Officer, European Commission, Joint Research Centre