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If you are a law firm dealing with complex deportation cases — this project developed improved guidelines for human rights monitoring that help ensure legal compliance and protect client rights.
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Data-Driven Tools for Improving Migration Return Policies and Legal Compliance
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Imagine trying to get people to follow a rule that almost nobody agrees with or finds fair. This work looks at why current deportation rules fail and how to make them more acceptable to the public and other countries. It uses a mix of data science and psychology to find better ways to handle migration without breaking human rights laws.
By the numbers
20%
Maximum percentage of non-European nationals who voluntarily return or are deported
10
Number of EU+ countries involved in survey experiments
5
Number of non-EU+ countries focused on (Georgia, Iraq, Niger, Nigeria, Turkey)
80
Number of interviews conducted in EU+ and non-EU+ countries
The business problem
What needed solving
Current migration return policies are ineffective, with less than 20% success rates, leading to high economic costs and legal challenges regarding human rights.
The solution
What was built
A Migration Return Policy Index (MIREX), econometric models for Eurostat data, a negotiation game for international agreements, and human rights monitoring guidelines.
Audience
Who needs this
Government migration agenciesImmigration law firmsGov-Tech data analytics companiesInternational diplomatic missions
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Government Technology
mid-sizeTarget: Public Sector Software Provider
If you are a software provider dealing with inaccurate migration statistics — this project developed econometric models to reduce measurement bias in Eurostat data, allowing for more precise policy tracking.
International Relations
anyTarget: Diplomatic Consultancy
If you are a consultancy dealing with failed international agreements — this project developed a negotiation and implementation game that helps actors reach agreements on return and readmission.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the cost or price for implementing these tools?
Based on available project data, no commercial pricing or licensing costs are mentioned as this is an EU-funded research project.
Can this be scaled to an industrial level?
The project focuses on policy indices and econometric models for 10 EU+ countries, suggesting the methodology is scalable across different national jurisdictions.
Is there any IP or licensing available for the MIREX index?
Based on available project data, there is no mention of patents or specific licensing terms for the Migration Return Policy Index.
How does this affect current migration regulations?
The project aims to strengthen the legitimacy of return policies and provide rights-compliant alternatives to return.
What is the timeline for the results to be available?
The project is active from 2023-05-01 and is scheduled to conclude by 2026-10-31.
Consortium
Who built it
The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 6 universities and 1 research organization. However, it includes 1 industry partner and 3 other organizations (including migrant advocacy groups), showing a 9% industry ratio. The collaboration spans 9 countries across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, providing a broad geographical base for testing policy tools.
How to reach the team
Contact Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam regarding the MIREX index and negotiation models.
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to explore how to integrate these migration data models into your legal or gov-tech stack.
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