This research project directed by Prof. Vincent Chetail aims to analyze the mandates of the international organizations in the field of migrations and their possible interactions and collaborations in this framework.
Migration has become one of the highest priorities on the agenda of many international organizations whether universal or regional. The numerous interested organizations notably include the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration, the International Labour Organization, the World Trade Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the International Maritime Organization, the World Health Organization, the European Union, the Council of Europe, the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Organization of American States, the Mercosur, the Caribbean Community, etc. However their respective mandates on migration are neither always clear nor well-known. Moreover the collaboration between international organizations remains erratic.
The research project proposes to identify and clarify the exact role of all the relevant international organizations and the possible avenues for developing a better collaboration in the field of migration. A Colloquium will be organized for this purpose in 2010. It will be the opportunity to gather the experience and expertise of scholars and representatives of international organizations working in the field of migration.
Project Team
Prof. Vincent Chetail, Project Director
Ms. Carole Mégevand, Research Intern
