Irregular Migration, State Security and Human Security
- Document number
- 1750
- Date
- 2005
- Title
- Irregular Migration, State Security and Human Security
- Author/publisher
- Khalid Koser, University College London, Global Commission on International Migration (GCIM)
- Availability
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- Document type(s)
- Research/Study/Analysis,
- Keywords
- Human rights approach, Economic migration, Health care, Social security, Poverty, Social exclusion, Pull factors, Push factors, Economy in transition, Socio-Economic transition, Unemployment,
- Summary
- This is a thematic expert report commissioned by the Global Commission on International Migration (GCIM). Its focus is irregular migration. The key points are intended for inclusion in the final report of the Global Commission, and the report is therefore evidence-based and focuses on actionable policy options.This report has seven main sections. First, the key dilemmas framing policy-making on irregular migration are outlined. Second, irregular migration is defined and appropriate terminology and data sources considered. The next section provides a brief overview of recent global trends in relation to irregular migration. The fourth section examines the ways and extent to which irregular migration constitutes a real or perceived threat to state security and human security. Next, the contribution of non-state actors to the development of policy in this arena is considered. The penultimate section examines policies and practices concerning the return of unauthorised migrants. Finally,
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