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Highlights in Space 1997

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 1999 )

The two significant events of 1997 in space technology and applications were the successful landing and exploration of Mars by the U.S. Pathfinder mission; and the long string of mishaps aboard the...

The two significant events of 1997 in space technology and applications were the successful landing and exploration of Mars by the U.S. Pathfinder mission; and the long string of mishaps aboard the...


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Recent Trends in Chinese Migration to Europe

Fujianese Migration in Perspective

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: January 2003, PDF: January 2002 )

This report presents recent findings regarding main trends in Chinese migration to Europe and detailed discussions on the particular characteristics of Fujianese flows. It demonstrates that migrants...

This report presents recent findings regarding main trends in Chinese migration to Europe and detailed discussions on the particular characteristics of Fujianese flows. It demonstrates that migrants...


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Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation

The Case of the Russian Federation

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: June 2003, PDF: June 2002 )

Trafficking in human beings has become one of the most serious problems in the Russian Federation. Trafficking in women is now a multi-billion dollar industry and a key source of revenue for Russian...

Trafficking in human beings has become one of the most serious problems in the Russian Federation. Trafficking in women is now a multi-billion dollar industry and a key source of revenue for Russian...


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A Review of Data on Trafficking in the Republic of Korea

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: January 2003, PDF: September 2002 )

The US State Department included South Korea among its list of twenty-three countries that failed to meet minimum standards in attempting to stop the trafficking in human beings, primarily women and...

The US State Department included South Korea among its list of twenty-three countries that failed to meet minimum standards in attempting to stop the trafficking in human beings, primarily women and...


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The Migration-development Nexus

Evidence and Policy Options

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: January 2003, PDF: April 2002 )

This paper presents an overview of current thinking and available evidence on the migration development nexus and includes an assessment of the intended and unintended consequences of development...

This paper presents an overview of current thinking and available evidence on the migration development nexus and includes an assessment of the intended and unintended consequences of development...


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Moroccan Migration Dynamics

Prospects for the Future

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: January 2003, PDF: October 2002 )

This report by the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) focuses on migration dynamics between Morocco and the European Union. Based on an extensive survey of 2,500 Moroccan...

This report by the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) focuses on migration dynamics between Morocco and the European Union. Based on an extensive survey of 2,500 Moroccan...


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Journeys of Jeopardy

A Review of Research on Trafficking in Women and Children in Europe

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: February 2003, PDF: November 2002 )

This report by Professor Elizabeth Kelly assesses the current state of knowledge on the trafficking of women and children in Europe. It states that, despite growing interest and concern, information...

This report by Professor Elizabeth Kelly assesses the current state of knowledge on the trafficking of women and children in Europe. It states that, despite growing interest and concern, information...


Highlights in Space 1999

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2000 )

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...


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Trafficking in Human Beings and the 2006 World Cup in Germany

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: June 2007, PDF: May 2007 )

Prior to the World Cup in Germany in 2006, there was considerable international concern that this event would contribute to a sharp increase in trafficking for sexual exploitation. This report...

Prior to the World Cup in Germany in 2006, there was considerable international concern that this event would contribute to a sharp increase in trafficking for sexual exploitation. This report...


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Migration, Development and Natural Disasters

Insights from the Indian Ocean Tsunami

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: July 2007, PDF: September 2007 )

According to the present report, the recent Asian tsunami highlights the need to take migrant communities, both regular and irregular, into account when planning for natural disasters in order to...

According to the present report, the recent Asian tsunami highlights the need to take migrant communities, both regular and irregular, into account when planning for natural disasters in order to...


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Migration and Climate Change

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: April 2008, PDF: February 2008 )

This report focuses on the possible future scenarios for climate change, natural disasters and migration and development, looking to increase awareness and find answers to the challenges that lie...

This report focuses on the possible future scenarios for climate change, natural disasters and migration and development, looking to increase awareness and find answers to the challenges that lie...


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Irregular Migration from West Africa to the Maghreb and the European Union

An Overview of Recent Trends

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: July 2008, PDF: September 2008 )

The media and prevailing policy discourses convey an increasingly apocalyptic image of the massive outflows of desperate Africans fleeing poverty and war at home. This study tries to achieve a more...

The media and prevailing policy discourses convey an increasingly apocalyptic image of the massive outflows of desperate Africans fleeing poverty and war at home. This study tries to achieve a more...


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Climate Change and Migration

Improving Methodologies to Estimate Flows

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: June 2008, PDF: October 2008 )

Recent empirical studies have found that climate variability and migration are characterized by a non-linear relationship. This study explores the climate change impacts on migratory processes. It...

Recent empirical studies have found that climate variability and migration are characterized by a non-linear relationship. This study explores the climate change impacts on migratory processes. It...


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Migration and Development

Achieving Policy Coherence

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: December 2008, PDF: October 2008 )

Policy coherence between migration and development agendas is of increasing interest in current times; there is growing recognition that migration policies should support rather than hinder investment...

Policy coherence between migration and development agendas is of increasing interest in current times; there is growing recognition that migration policies should support rather than hinder investment...


Highlights in Space 2001

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: May 2002 )

This review of recent developments in space science, technology applications, international cooperation and space law, seeks to increase the awareness of the benefits of space activities. It is hoped...

This review of recent developments in space science, technology applications, international cooperation and space law, seeks to increase the awareness of the benefits of space activities. It is hoped...


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Irregular Migration in Turkey

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( Print: May 2003, PDF: February 2003 )

In recent years, illegal transit migration through Turkey, together with the use of Turkey’s territory as a transition post for onward migration towards the west, has become an issue of growing...

In recent years, illegal transit migration through Turkey, together with the use of Turkey’s territory as a transition post for onward migration towards the west, has become an issue of growing...


Highlights in Space 1998

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law


Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: May 1999 )

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...


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Highlights in Space 2002

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2003 )

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses the progress made...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses the progress made...


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Remittances in the Great Lakes Region

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( PDF: September 2006 )

This study aims to provide insight into the advantages and disadvantages of existing transfer methods, governmental and non-state initiatives regarding remittances, and the obstacles and opportunities...

This study aims to provide insight into the advantages and disadvantages of existing transfer methods, governmental and non-state initiatives regarding remittances, and the obstacles and opportunities...


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A Study of Migrant-sending Households in Serbia Receiving Remittances from Switzerland

Series: IOM Migration Research Series
( PDF: March 2007 )

This report specifi cally presents the results of IOM’s mandated work, in particular, the volume, frequency, transfer mechanisms, use, determinants, and impact of remittances on transnational Serbian...

This report specifi cally presents the results of IOM’s mandated work, in particular, the volume, frequency, transfer mechanisms, use, determinants, and impact of remittances on transnational Serbian...