23.10.2018
Jessica Hagen-Zanker, Senior Research Fellow Migration, Overseas Development Institute ODI, London, UK / j.hagen-zanker@odi.org.uk
Migration is one of the defining features of the
21st century. It contributes significantly to all aspects of economic
and social development, and as such will be key to achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
But migration can also
negatively impact development, and though the relationship between the
two is increasingly recognised, it remains under-explored. We must
ensure migration contributes to positive development outcomes and,
ultimately, to realising the Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development (the '2030 Agenda'). To do this, we need to understand the
impact of migration on the achievement of all SDGs, and – equally – the impact this achievement will have on future migration patterns.
Here
we collate, and draw out key findings from, a series of twelve ODI
policy briefings which analyse the interrelationship between migration
and key development areas. Each briefing explores how the links between
migration and these different development issues affect the achievement
of the SDGs, and offers pragmatic recommendations to incorporate
migration into the 2030 Agenda to ensure it contributes to positive
development outcomes.