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865-0002-00L 2 Credits MSC , WBZ , NDS D-GESS

Migration and Development

Lecturers & Examiners: Jasmine Neve

Only for MAS/CAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. Registration only through the NADEL homepage.

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Abstract

Migration can bring significant benefits to both countries of origin and destination if the right policies and initiatives are in place. This course explores the various roles that international cooperation actors can play, with a specific emphasis on conflict, persecution and migration; labour migration; and the intersections of migration, environment, and climate change.

Objective

Course participants have improved understanding of the following issues: - Important terms and concepts related to migration - International legal frameworks related to migration - The geography of migration flows - Major drivers of migration - The evolving concept of ”migration and development” - Actions, strategies and initiatives of international cooperation actors.

Content

Globally, more than 280 million people are currently living outside their countries of origin, voluntarily or involuntarily, and a further 70 million are internally displaced within their countries of origin. Migration can bring significant benefits to both countries of origin and destination if the right policies and initiatives are in place. This course explores the various roles that international cooperation actors can play, with a specific emphasis on conflict, persecution and migration; labour migration; and the intersections of migration, environment, and climate change.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , WBZ , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Migration and Development Block course: 08.12. – 10.12.2025 Location: CLD A1	No time listed	24 h semesterly

Offered In

Comparative and International Studies Master
- Wahlfächer
MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Die Pflichtfächer des NADEL sind ausschliesslich für Studierende des MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development und für Fachkräfte der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (EZA) mit mindestens 2 Jahren Berufserfahrung in der EZA und einem von der ETH anerkannten Abschluss auf Masterstufe zugänglich. Doktorierende, die sich mit empirischer Forschung im EZA-Bereich befassen, können "sur Dossier" zugelassen werden. Die Wahlfächer stehen Masterstudierenden der ETH offen mit Anmeldung/Warteliste. Priorität haben MAS Studierende.)
- Studienreglement 2021
  - Vertiefungsmodule
- Studienreglement 2024
  - Module
CAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Findet jedes Frühjahrssemester und jedes zweite Herbstsemester (mit ungerader Jahreszahl) statt.)
- Module