Title (eng)
Introduction – Making the case for better data on irregular migration
Description (eng)
Key points
• Irregular migration data are often of low quality and misinterpreted by those who use it,
when they are used at all. This Handbook provides clear and easy-to-understand guidance
on how to improve the quality of these data and an understanding of them.
• Despite ongoing public and political interest, there has been a notable lack of investment
in improving the methods and capacities for generating irregular migration estimates,
particularly in European National Statistical Offices (NSOs). By synthesising key findings
from the MIrreM project and highlighting good practices and promising innovations, this
Handbook seeks to help bridge that gap.
• Ultimately, this Handbook makes the case that these challenges can only be met – and much
risk mitigated in the process – through strengthened leadership on, coordination around and
long-term investment in a Europe-wide infrastructure capable of producing, disseminating
and fostering responsible and appropriate use of irregular migration data
Keywords (eng)
Irregular migration historyEuropeMigration statisticsData collection
Type (eng)
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[eng]
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Title
Handbook on Irregular Migration Data. Concepts, Methods and Practices.
ISBN
978-3-903470-24-8
Editor
Denis Kierans
Albert Kraler
Publication
University of Krems Press
From page
17
To page
22
Date issued
2025-09-30
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