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The Essentials of Migration Data

Introduction to the Essentials of Migration Data (EMD)

Part 1: For policymakers and decision-makers

Chapter 1: The relevance of migration data and statistics
Chapter 2: Using migration data and research to inform policy-making and decision-making
Chapter 3: The data regulatory environment
Chapter 4: Introduction to Key Concepts and Definitions
Chapter 5: Dissemination and communication of migration data and research

Part 2: For technical and field personnel

Chapter 1: Key concepts in migration data and their measurement
Chapter 2: Migration data sources
Chapter 3: Collecting data on different types of migration
Chapter 4: Data management, sharing and protection
Chapter 5: Data Analysis
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