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inclusive, informal and constructive dialogue that has developed,
supported by targeted research and policy analysis, has indeed
fostered a better understanding of contemporary migration
issues. It has also facilitated the identification of effective practices
and approaches through the sharing of practical experiences,
perspectives and priorities. As important, the IDM has helped
create a more open climate for migration policy debate and
has served to build confidence between and among the various
stakeholders in migration.
The International Dialogue on Migration Publication Series (or
the Red Book Series) is designed to capture and review the results
of the events and research carried out within the framework of
the IDM. The Red Book Series is prepared and coordinated by the
IDM Division of IOM’s Migration Policy and Research Department
(MPR).
This publication includes the reports and supplementary
materials of the two workshops which took place under the
overarching theme of the 2010 IDM “Migration and Social
Change”.
The first workshop, “Migration and Transnationalism:
Opportunities and Challenges”, was held on 9 and 10 March 2010,
followed by the second workshop, “Societies and Identities: The
Multifaceted Impact of Migration”, on 19 and 20 July 2010. Both
events took place in Geneva, Switzerland. With regards to the
latter workshop, IOM would like to thank the Government of
Australia for making the event possible.
The IDM 2010 took place under the overall supervision of
Michele Klein Solomon, Director, MPR and Philippe Boncour,
Head, IDM Division, MPR. Special thanks for the preparation of the
background papers and reports contained in this publication are
owed to Sarah M. Brooks, Nyaradzo Chari-Imbayago, Janepicha
Cheva-Isarakul and Karoline Popp, the principal authors.
The publication opens with an executive summary of lessons
learned and options for policymakers on the subject of migration
and social change derived from the two workshops which was
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