Survey Int'l Migration Governance

This lecture provides an overview of the highly fragmented international migration governance, focusing on different areas such as asylum, trafficking, labor migration, and multinational business. It discusses the role and weaknesses of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) within the UN system, comparing it to other international institutions like the WTO and IMF. The lecture also explores the reasons behind the weak governance of international migration, including issues related to national sovereignty, political legitimacy, and the bargaining power of destination countries. Additionally, it presents statistics on the top destinations and countries of origin for international migrants, highlighting the mobility patterns between different income groups.