Our Research and methodology
MIAG originated from an ESRC/GCRF-funded network grant which identified that recent knowledge of the flows of migrants and their population sizes, motivations, organisation and impacts is largely anecdotal, while official data is partial and fragmented. The project looks to address this gap by producing the first multi-country comparative study of recent migration within and to, Africa. Our focus is on four of Africa’s largest and fastest growing economies: Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria, and we will be looking at how different migrant groups operate in, and contribute to key sectors of these economies.
Framing
Developing a robust conceptual framework on the ways migration and inclusive growth are linked
Migration flows
Understanding alternative migration movements beyond the traditional north–south paradigm as well as the motives and experiences of individual migrants
Exploring
The potential of migrants to contribute to the growth of African economies in ways that are more inclusive and equitable
Examining
How growth generated by migrants is affected by policy and in return, the extent to which migrants are able to influence policy and practice that will enhance the contribution of migration to inclusive growth
Creating
New data sets that capture broad trends and personal trajectories based on innovative quantitative and qualitative research methods
Resources and policy
Evaluate innovative examples of policy and practice that enhance the contribution of migration to inclusive growth in order to produce capacity-building resources and innovative policy responses
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