Over the decades, we have seen I International Migration i publish ground-breaking articles on a wide range of emerging migration issues, capturing new developments, as well as offering new insights into the changing nature of migration. But even from its earliest years, the leadership recognised the central role of scientific, objective research on migration, arguing the need for research to inform political and policy discussion, as well as IOM's own work. What many may not be aware of is IOM's long-standing support of the development, production and publishing of academic and applied research on migration, for at least 60 of its 70 years, including as a means to build the evidence base and inform proportional and effective responses. As highlighted in a recent review of the policy research interface in the UN system, IOM has been the custodian of migration research and has consistently provided practical support of collaborative research initiatives to inform migration policy and practice (Dumitriu, 2018). [Extracted from the article] Copyright of International Migration is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
The importance of evidence‐based research on migration: Historical reflections and current salience