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opment of countries of origin and destination alike. They emphasized the
need to achieve a balance between facilitation of migration for legitimate
purposes, and control. Migration has to be managed in such a way as to
contribute to social and economic development – for both countries of origin
and destination – rather than be seen by the community as a threat to public
security.
Participants often noted that to develop a “common language” on migration,
a commonly understood terminology on migration terms is needed.
Definitions in this field are often vague, controversial or contradictory. There
is an absence of universally accepted definitions, which stems partially from
the fact that migration has traditionally been addressed primarily at the
national level; the result is that usage of migration terms varies from country
to country. In response to the need for clarification of migration terms and
definitions, IOM prepared a glossary 5 which is designed to serve as a tool for
enhancing understanding and international cooperation in the field of
migration.
Positive developments in the field of international migration management
have emerged through regional processes on migration. These regional dialogue
mechanisms provide a useful complement to bilateral discussions on
migration and allow for a broader exploration of issues and approaches. It
was emphasized that the Berne Initiative is complementary to the excellent
work taking place on international migration at the regional level, providing
States from all regions of the world the opportunity to bring together the work
achieved in each.
Launched in June 2001, the Berne Initiative was the first consultative process
addressing inter-state cooperation in the field of migration at the global level.
Today, it is complementary to but distinct from two other global processes:
(1) IOM’s International Dialogue on Migration, 6 launched in November 2001
with a view to fostering better understanding of migration dynamics and
migration policy matters globally and facilitating cooperative approaches to
their management; and (2) the Global Commission on International
Migration, 7 set up in December 2003, with the aim of placing international
5 International Migration Law: Glossary on Migration (Geneva: IOM 2004).
6 More information on the International Dialogue on Migration is available at www.iom.int.
7 More information on the Global Commission on International Migration is available at
www.gcim.org.
Introduction