The Position of “the South” and “South-South Migration” in Policy and Programmatic Responses to Diff erent Forms of Migration An Interview with Francesco Carella

Abstract

In this interview with Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh, Francesco Carella—Labour Migration and Mobility Specialist at the International Labour Organization (ILO) currently covering Central America, Mexico, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, and previously covering North Africa—refl ects on the position of “the South” and “South-South migration” in policy and programmatic responses to diff erent forms of migration. He discusses how and to what eff ect terms such as “South” and “South-South migration” are used by diff erent stakeholders in his professional fi eld, and outlines contemporary challenges and opportunities to better understand the needs and rights of migrants, and to promote the rights of migrants and their families around the world.