Imagine a GPS for city planners that doesn't just show where people are moving, but why they leave or stay. It uses social media clues and economic data to spot hidden trends in how people migrate. This helps local leaders stop the 'brain drain' and turn migration into a win for the local economy.
Local governments in vulnerable regions struggle to stop brain drain and demographic decline because they lack real-time, granular data on why people move and how to attract them back.
A Regional Policy Dashboard consisting of three modules: a Mobility Module (MM), a Regional Development Effects Module (RDEM), and a Policy Module (PM).
If you are a regional development consultancy dealing with shrinking populations in rural areas — this project developed a Regional Policy Dashboard that provides tailor-made policy selections to attract and retain talent.
If you are a labor market analytics firm dealing with skill mismatches and labor exploitation — this project developed a mobility module using geocoded social media data to identify human capital flows and brain gain processes.
If you are a GovTech software provider dealing with outdated migration statistics — this project developed a tool combining traditional stats with novel social media data to forecast future migration trends.
Based on available project data, there is no pricing information provided as the project is EU-funded for research and policy recommendation purposes.
The project is currently in the research and development phase, aiming to deliver a dashboard for policy makers by March 2026. Based on available project data, it is not yet scaled for commercial industrial use.
Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not mentioned; the project is coordinated by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The project period runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026.
The tool integrates traditional migration statistics with novel geocoded data from social media usage to create a more complete picture of mobility.
The consortium is heavily academic and research-oriented, consisting of 4 universities and 5 research organizations across 9 countries. There are 0 industry partners and 0 SMEs, indicating that the current output is focused on scientific evidence and policy guidance rather than immediate commercial productization.
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