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Learn more about migration data sources and their strengths and limitations. These thematic pages were written in collaboration with subject matter experts.
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Immigration & emigration statistics
Migration Statistics: Let's Make Better Use of Existing Data
Frank Laczko | 17 Jan 2020
Immigration & emigration statistics
Using Facebook data to trace relocations from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
Emilio Zagheni | 16 Jan 2020
Migration & vulnerability
Why are data on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants important and why do we need to improve them?
Research and Trend Analysis Branch, UNODC | 2 Jan 2020
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