Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 172 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and 412 offices in 147 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
IOM started its operations in Nepal in 2007 facilitating the resettlement of Bhutanese refugees to 8 countries. Since then, IOM has expanded significantly both in terms of programme areas, target populations and has contributed to the government of Nepal’s
efforts to manage migration more effectively through a wide range of programmes.
Nepal has a long history of dynamic population mobility and recent years have seen an upsurge in the complexity of migration patterns. An increasing number of Nepalis, especially the youths, are seeking better opportunities abroad. As per a study conducted in 2017, over half of all Nepali households have at least one family
member currently abroad as a migrant or living in Nepal as a returnee migrant. Migration contributes significantly to national development and resilience to economic and environmental risks and shocks. At the same time, migration experiences often come
with risks and vulnerabilities. Many migrants face abuse, forced labour, exploitation, health risks and life-threatening conditions.
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Publisher:
IOM
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Publication
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Keywords:
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION,RETURN MIGRATION,MIGRATION BALANCE, MIGRATION STATISTICS, MIGRATION POLICY
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Thematic Group:
IOM
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Internatinal Organization for Migration
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Thesaurus:
08.01.00
- Population Dynamics
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