 Evidence-based migration policies are essential for the well-being and development of our communities. For many governments, the Migration Governance Indicators MGI initiative has proved to be an effective tool to spark policy change through a comprehensive assessment of migration frameworks. Policy change can transform the lives of migrants. It can improve their access to health care and education, provide them with better job opportunities, promote diaspora engagement and empower them in many other ways. In Tajikistan, for example, the MGI helped to develop a new migration strategy with provisions to assist migrants who are forcibly displaced due to natural disasters and climate change. In Uruguay, the MGI helped formulating a national protocol to combat human trafficking, thereby reducing vulnerabilities migrants can face throughout their journey. In Sierra Leone, the MGI led to the elaboration of a new national migration policy with measures to ensure that Sierra Leone's living abroad can continue to contribute to their homeland's social economic development. On a global level, the MGI has also been used to assist governments in meeting the objectives of the global compact for migration and the sustainable development goals among other international frameworks. Since 2016, the MGI has been used by 84 national governments and 30 local authorities. I commend all national governments and local authorities that have already participated in this global process and encouraged others to join this growing network. The MGI will continue to support governments in strengthening their migration governance with the ultimate goal of improving the well-being of migrants and communities around the world.