Migration and Human Development

This course investigates the multidimensional relationship between human mobility and development, with a focus on the agency of migrants and the systems that shape their experiences. Students will explore how migration influences human development in both countries of origin and destination, examining economic, social, legal, and policy dimensions through a global lens. Key topics include transnational livelihood strategies, remittances, diaspora engagement, integration, and the gendered impacts of migration. The course also addresses the root causes of migration, the securitization of mobility, and the role of technology and international governance structures in shaping migration outcomes. Particular attention is given to the Sustainable Development Goals, migrants’ rights, and the role of multilateral institutions. Through active learning, critical reflections, and a culminating simulation on UN cooperation in Tanzania, students will assess and design policy responses to migration that are inclusive, effective, and grounded in evidence.