ABOUT US

The Centre for Migration Studies was established in November 2006 and was formally launched in November 2007 at the University of Ghana to undertake research, teaching, training, capacity building, policy assessment, development and dissemination in the area of migration. The Centre is located in th Faculty of Social Studies. Its key objectives include to:

• Co-ordinate past and current research activities on migration by Faculties, Department, Institutes and Centres.
• Undertake research activities on migration related issues from a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Promote migration studies at the graduate level through a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Advise on, and inform the formulation of a national policy on migration through the provision of relevant data on migration and related issues.
• Collaborate with relevant institutions, departments and agencies working on migration and related issues.
• Build capacity through short-term training programmes in specific areas.

  Vision: To have an informed nation concious of the role of migration in wealth creation and development as well as its socio-economic and cultural determinants and consequences.

  Mission: To serve as a leading Centre for the study of contemporary and future migration dynamics within and outside Ghana through a strategic and integrated approach.