Migration Repository

Research reports, policy documents, and data publications on Caribbean migration

The CMC Repository is a curated collection of research reports, policy documents, legal reviews, situation reports, and data publications related to migration in the Caribbean region. Documents are contributed by partner organizations including IOM, UNHCR, ILO, government agencies, academic institutions, and civil society organizations. The repository covers all major dimensions of Caribbean migration — from labour mobility and diaspora engagement to forced displacement, climate migration, and human trafficking.

These resources support evidence-based policymaking, academic research, civil society advocacy, and public understanding of migration across the Caribbean region. New publications are added as they become available.

Migration Data and Analysis

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Caribbean Migration Flows Report 2020

Overview of migration flows, stocks, and trends across Caribbean territories compiled from multiple official sources.

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Quarterly Mixed Migration Update: LAC

Quarterly analysis of mixed migration flows in Latin America and the Caribbean — Mixed Migration Centre publication.

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IOM COVID-19 Points of Entry Analysis

IOM bi-weekly analysis of COVID-19 impacts at Caribbean points of entry during the 2020-2021 pandemic period.

Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling

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Legal Review on Trafficking — Caribbean (2nd ed.)

Comprehensive legal analysis of anti-trafficking legislation across Caribbean jurisdictions. Essential reference for policymakers and practitioners.

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UNODC: COVID-19 and Trafficking in LAC

Research brief on how pandemic restrictions impacted trafficking networks and cross-border smuggling in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Counter-Trafficking Training Guidelines

Regional training guidelines for law enforcement, border officials, and social workers on victim identification and referral.

Health and Migration

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COVID-19: Migrant Worker Protection

ILO/IOM joint guidance for employers and businesses on protecting migrant workers during public health emergencies.

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UNICEF Urban COVID-19 Solutions

Learning from Caribbean and global cities responses to COVID-19 — UNESCO/UNICEF collaborative research.

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Healthcare Access for Caribbean Migrants

Assessment of barriers to healthcare access facing migrant populations across Caribbean territories including documentation and language barriers.

Climate Change, Disasters and Displacement

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CDEMA COVID-19 Situation Reports

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency situation reports on COVID-19 across participating Caribbean states.

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Cross-Border Displacement and Climate Change

Analysis of how climate-driven disasters and slow-onset environmental change generate displacement across borders in the Caribbean.

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Planned Relocation: Policy Framework for SIDS

Evidence-based framework for planned relocation of communities displaced by environmental change in small island developing states.

Labour Migration and Diaspora

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CARICOM Free Movement: Implementation Review

Review of progress, persistent barriers, and practical recommendations for implementing CARICOM free movement across member states.

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Caribbean Diaspora Engagement Strategies

Comparative analysis of government strategies for engaging Caribbean diaspora communities as partners in national and regional development.

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Seasonal Worker Rights: Caribbean Programs

Assessment of worker rights protections in Canada-Caribbean and US-Caribbean seasonal agricultural worker programs.

Submit a Resource

Researchers, government agencies, and organizations working on Caribbean migration are invited to contribute relevant publications for inclusion in the Repository. Please contact us at [email protected] with the publication details.