Archive année 2023-2024 Rethinking Administrative and Statistical Categories of Migration
This conference aims to delve into the intricate landscape of human mobility, critically
scrutinizing commonly employed terms such as "migration," "refugee," "labor migration," and
"family reunification." We contend that these terms primarily serve as labels and administrative
constructs for governmental purposes, often diverging from scientifically rigorous concepts,
particularly within the realm of demography. Our primary objective is twofold. Firstly, we invite
participants to question and deconstruct these prevalent terms, highlighting their inherent
limitations as administrative categories that may not align seamlessly with demographical
principles. Specifically, we challenge the recent emic migrant definition, asserting that it limits
the broader and more comprehensive concept of international permanent migration. We
propose the term ‘lifelong international permanent migration’ as a more accurate
representation, aligning with what statistical offices are capable of measuring. Building upon
this refined conceptualization, we will then present a comprehensive examination of the net
number of migrant flows using classic indirect estimation techniques. Leveraging the UN World
Population Prospects database, we will demonstrate a practical application of these
methodologies to better understand and quantify migration patterns. Furthermore, our
presentation introduces a novel tool, the UN Migration Bilateral Database, designed to
standardize the measurement of the stock of lifelong international migrants. Through a
practical exercise utilizing this innovative database, we will showcase its efficacy in mapping
diasporas, offering a valuable resource for participants. For a better comprehension, ideally,
participants will need computers with Excel software or any other statistical software
Informations sur l'espace de cours
Nom | Archive année 2023-2024 Rethinking Administrative and Statistical Categories of Migration |
Nom abrégé | IRASECWinterschool |
Groupes utilisateurs inscrits | Consultation des ressources, participation aux activités : aucune cohorte inscrite. Consultation des ressources uniquement : aucune cohorte inscrite. |
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