E4M-ZME/TP-P Project
Generating Data, Informing Policy, and Sustaining Progress for Regular Migration from Pakistan to the EU.
The Migration Research Cell (MRC) at the Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, aims to transform into the premier research authority for regular labor migration between Pakistan and EU member states.
Conducting rigorous field-based and desk-based inquiries to identify the challenges and opportunities within skilled labour migration pathways.
Facilitating high-level roundtables and stakeholder meetings to generate dialogue on migration policies and provide evidence-based input.
Building strong, sustainable ties between the MRC and other migration institutions to ensure long-term, impactful cooperation.
The Foundation of Evidence
Field-Based Inquiry: Direct engagement with migrants and returnees.
Digital Repository: Live hub tracking skilled labour trends and visa flows.
Desk Research: Rigorous analysis of legal frameworks in EU Member States.
The Bridge to Action
Roundtables: High-level dialogues with UoP, GIZ, and EU reps.
Policy Briefs: Actionable strategies for state and EU partners.
Scholarly Inquiry: Academic papers setting international standards.
The Long-Term Vision
Regular Pathways: Advocating structured, legal, and safe routes.
Partnerships: Strengthening bonds with global migration bodies.
Talent Development: Ensuring “brain gain” for Pakistan via remittances and skills.
Partner
Role in E4M
GIZ (ZME Global Program)
Strategic implementation and technical support.
Ayub Jan, M.; Aman, S.; Zaman, T. and Aman, S. (2025) Fragmented Adaptive Social Protection in Contexts of Climate-Induced Displacement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, BASIC Research Working Paper 54, Brighton: Institute of Development Studies, DOI:
The findings of the research project ‘Protracted Displacement Economies’ by Dr. Shahida Aman, Dr. Abdul Rauf, and Dr. Ayub Jan are now published in a book titled ‘Refugees in a world without aid’. Building upon research from the Protracted Displacement Economies project.
Blog/Opinion Post (24 Jan 2023) co-authored with Tahir Zaman and Shahida Aman. How has social assistance responded to climate-related disasters in Pakistan? Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex under BASIC project funded by FCDO.
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