Chapter 5 – Global migration governance: Existing architecture and recent developments

Abstract

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental organization, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration; and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. Publisher: International Organization for Migration 17 route des Morillons Suggested citation: Martin, S. and S. Weerasinghe (2017) 'Global Migration Governance: Existing Architecture and Recent Developments' in IOM (2017) World Migration Report 2018, IOM: Geneva. Cover photo: The IOM 107th Council at the United Nations Palais in Geneva, Switzerland, which marked the 65th anniversary of the Organization's founding on 5 December 1951. The Council is the highest authority of IOM and meets for one regular session annually. Its main functions include determining policy, reviewing reports, approving and directing the activities of the Executive Committee and the Director General, and reviewing and approving the programme, budget, expenditure and accounts of the Organization. © IOM (Photo: Muse Mohammed) © 2017 International Organization for Migration (IOM)