Decent jobs and safe and secure work environments for migrants are essential if they are to become productive members of society and contribute to economic growth. In 2019, USD 714 billion in international remittances were transferred globally by migrants and diaspora back to origin countries. 

Timely, reliable and comparable data on migration can help policy makers devise evidence-based policies and plans to address the migration aspects of the SDGs.

Food insecurity can be a driver of migration for individuals and their families.

Migrants can transfer valuable knowledge and skills to their countries of origin and destination, helping to support technology development, research and innovation.