Global Migration, Cooperation and Development

21 - 25 June 2010

Overview Week 3 

There are about 200 million international migrants in the world today, comprising 3.0 per cent of the world population. Increased migration has been one of the main effects of Globalization in the last few decades, making the governance of global migration a fundamental issue of international politics.

Nevertheless, the legal and institutional architecture of global migration governance remains fragmented and cooperation between States, though a crucial element is still rudimentary. This is particularly the case as regards migration and development issues and other important challenges of the day.

This thematic module provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of these issues and allows students to acquire knowledge and key analytical tools for understanding current and future international migration challenges.

Morning lectures

Series of lectures by internationally-renowned professors and high level officials from international organizations:

The programme is provisional and subject to change.

Afternoon workshops and visits

• In-depth and small-group study of selected issues addressed in morning lectures

• Visits to international organisations in Geneva (for example: IOM, UNHCR)

• Practical exercises, including negotiation simulations and role play

Evening event

• Public lecture followed by a cocktail

This week is organized in conjunction with the Programme for the Study of Global Migration (week leaders: Prof. Jussi Hanhimäki and Prof. Vincent Chetail, the Graduate Institute)

A detailed syllabus will be provided to participants before the start of the Programme.