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Drivers of Migration

International Migration Dynamics and Drivers

Migration and Demography

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International Migration Dynamics and Drivers
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The project aims to bridge the gap between existing research on migration drivers and policy intervention, and fill knowledge gaps in this area. The project also aims to improve the EU’s anticipatory and preparedness capacity, including through foresight analysis and data that are more granular.

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