The Global Migration Data Analysis Centre

Established in Berlin in September 2015 at the invitation of the Government of Germany, the International Organization for Migration’s Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC) was set up to respond to calls for better international migration data and analysis. Data are key to inform migration governance, improve programming and promote a better public understanding of migration.

 

GMDAC aims:

1. STRENGTHEN the role of data in global migra­tion governance (e.g. Global Compact for Migration, Sustainable Development Goals)

2. SUPPORT IOM Member States’ capacities to col­lect, analyse and use migration data.

3. PROMOTE evidence-based policies by compiling, sharing and analysing IOM and other sources of data.

 

GMDAC work areas:

1. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Improving access and understanding of international migration data through online tools, publications, workshops and global conferences

2. CAPACITY BUILDING

Providing guidance and training on data concepts, collection, analysis, and governance to practition­ers worldwide

3. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

Improving the evidence base for migration govern­ance and programming through data analysis and development of new indicators