Welcome to the African Center for the Study and Research on Migration (ACSRM)

Our work

Thematic areas

The ACSRM aims to provide a better understanding of the role of culture in the migration process. In many societies, migration is culturally and socially

The international migration of African athletes is driven by various economic, social, political, and professional motives. The search for better living conditions and remuneration, enhanced

ICT is increasingly used as a source of information for would-be-migrants to fulfill their intention to cross borders. In international and internal migration, migrants use

Child migration is increasingly a significant challenge in Africa. International child migration, especially unaccompanied minors, is increasingly a primary concern. Children increasingly move across borders

Against the backdrop of perceived or real terrorist threats, rising transnational public health risks and dangers, feelings of insecurity and despair, and increasing antimigrant sentiment,

The tragedy unfolding in the Atlantic Ocean and Sahara Desert with African migrants facing deaths, hunger, starvation, suffering, mental and physical impairs, and inhumane and

Through this research cluster, the ACSRM aims to enhance understanding of the challenges of effectively enforcing international human rights instruments about migrants and continental and

A fundamental paradox in policymaking about African migration exists. While there is much focus on the nexus between migration and development, especially remittances transfer along

The African health worker migration is due to various causes, including lower wages, unfavorable working and living conditions, and poor health system management, to name

Whether internal or international, migration impacts migrant and host communities, including from a public health standpoint. In the context of rising transnational and global public

Climate change and environmental degradation are some of the key drivers of migration and displacement. The ACSRM aims to enhance understanding of the migration, environment,

The desire to pursue studies abroad, the internationalization of education and labor markets, unemployment, lack of adequate education and training opportunities, limited homeland tertiary-training capacities,

The ACSRM aims to improve understanding of the nexus between migration, peace, and security.  Millions of Africans migrate to escape violence, conflicts, economic and political

Poor living conditions, economic hardships, unemployment, gender inequalities, violence, sexual and gender-based violence, lack of access or limited livelihoods and resources, conflicts, and natural disasters

Against the backdrop of increasing globalization and global inequalities, migration is seen by millions of African youth as a way to escape from challenging living

The ACSRM aims to improve analysis of migration data and statistics for patterns and trends of inward and outward African migration. It will help strengthen

The ACSRM aims to contribute to a deep understanding of the nexus between migration, trade, and development and ways to mainstream the migration, trade, and

Mixed migration flows reflect the complexity of migration patterns and trends. It underlines various migration patterns, including economic migrants, both high and low-skilled, refugees, trafficking

The ACSRM aims to provide a better understanding of the causes and drivers of various forms of internal migration, its impacts, and the policy recommendations

The ACSRM will contribute to understanding and addressing the causes, drivers, and impacts of internal displacement. The ACSRM will deepen understanding of the vulnerabilities facing

The ACSRM will contribute to a better understanding of the root causes, drivers of forced displacement, its impacts and policy implications to prevent and reduce

The ACSRM aims to provide understanding of return, readmission, and reintegration in Africa. The ACSRM explores the living conditions, challenges, aspirations and needs of migrant

The ACSRM aims to enhance understanding of the various causes, drivers, and patterns of human smuggling; its impacts on migrants and the families left behind,

The ACSRM aims to strengthen research and data collection and analysis of trafficking, its patterns, and impacts within and beyond the African continent. The ACSRM

The African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration (ACSRM) aims to deepen understanding of the patterns and trends of irregular migration, smuggling of

The ACSRM aims to deepen understanding of the challenges related to border management and capacitate African Member States and RECS on strengthening migration management and

The ACSRM explores the migration, development, and remittances topics, one of the fundamental priorities of Africa’s migration agenda. The ACSRM aims to strengthen statistics, data

The ACSRM aims to deepen understanding of the skilled migration and development nexus by investigating brain drain, brain waste, brain gain, and brain circulation issues

The ACSRM supports African Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in strengthening labor migration governance and the development contribution of labor migration to benefit

The African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration assists African Member States and Regional Economic Communities in strengthening migration governance consistent with international

The African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration (ACSRM) supports African Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to strengthen migration governance and

The ACSRM provides a deep understanding of the global migration crisis and contributes to policy options for better governance of migration to alleviate the sufferings

ACTIVITIES

African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration’s Policy Briefs’ Series on African Migration The African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration

The African Migration Monthly News (AMMN): an African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration’s Initiative The African Centre for the Study and Research

The creation of a peer-reviewed African Migration Journal is one of the fundamental objectives of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration

Credit : Henryy st from Wikimedia Commons The African Migration Research Digest (AMRD), an initiative of the African Centre for the Study and Research on

African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration’s Policy Briefs’ Series on African Migration The African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration

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