About the programme
This programme is designed for government officials and policy makers working in migration and asylum. This full-time three-month programme uses various teaching and evaluation methods, including lectures, interactive sessions, and hands-on practical exercises, with a special focus on the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method.
The MMDP aims to develop theoretical knowledge on migration management and practical skills such as articulation and presenting. Overall, the course equips participants with new skills and insights, offering practical and interactive experiences in applying the latest knowledge in the field of migration management.
Moreover, MMDP provides a platform for networking through field trips across Europe. These include tours of Dutch Ministries in The Hague, EU institutions in Brussels, and the UN and other intergovernmental agencies in Geneva. This experience offers participants insights into national, regional, and international perspectives on migration management.
Structure of the Programme:
The MMDP is structured around three key courses:
- Migration Management and Protection
- Migration and Development
- Migration Policy
Each course lasts four weeks and covers a range of modules related to the course topic, including for example:
- Introduction to Migration Data
- International Migration Law
- Enhancing Migration for Development
- Labour Migration Management
- Diaspora Engagement
- Policy Coherence and Global Migration Governance
- Migration Scenario Building
Participants are expected to commit to 40 hours per week, which includes both contact hours and self-preparation. The programme emphasizes interactive exercises and practical workshops to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) 2025: Now Accepting Applications
The MMDP 2025 cohort will run from 10 March 2025 until 28 May 2025 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.
The call for scholarships is now open. Applications from government officials and civil servants working in migration management are being accepted.
The scholarship will cover all expenses for the duration of the training, including flights, accommodation, visa fees, meals, daily living expenses, health insurance, and field trip costs.
To apply, please submit your details and all required supporting documents through our online application portal.
Please refer to the brochure available on this webpage for more information about the programme and the detailed eligibility criteria.
- The application deadline: 1 October 2024 at 23:59 CET
- Notification of Selection: End of October 2024
The MMDP is a capacity building programme funded by the European Union (EU) through the Migration Partnership Facility (MPF) of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). The programme is addressed to government officials and civil servants who are working in migration management in the EU Southern Neighbourhood, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia and Silk Route countries.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or the programme in general, please contact us at: mmdp@merit.unu.edu
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