Part 1: Migration for Development Knowledge Fair

NGOs and others describe how they are making making migration work for development. They discuss the role of remittances, migrant's capacities, rights and communities in the economic and social development of their countries of origin.

This event gathered 450 people from around the world to share experiences about how they are making migration work for development. The event was hosted by the European Commission and the United Nations as part of a new initiative to connect migrants, diaspora groups and others with civil society and local authorities in their country of origin to work together for the development of their countries. The Migration Celebration Film Festival was held each evening to welcome the participants to Belgium, and celebrate the contribution migrants have made around the world for centuries.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• migration
• development
• undp
• diaspora
• remittances
• united nations
• jmdi
• European commission