MAPS Project

FULL PROJECT TITLE > Migration and Displacement Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa (MAPS). Developing policy-oriented research on Migration and Displacement in the Sub-Saharan Region

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

MAPS’s overall objective is to contribute to improve research on migration and forced displacement dynamics in the Sub-Saharan Region, rooting policy-making on evidence-based knowledge.

Territorial Scope includes 10 Sub-Saharan countries:

MAPScountries

Main expected results:

Analytical framework > Knowledge gaps on migration & forced displacement situations are assessed in Sub-Saharan Africa
Original Research Activities > Evidence-based knowledge is produced on relevant & emerging topics on migration and forced displacement

Leveraging cultural dialogue > Spaces for multi-stakeholder dialogue, discussion, and knowledge sharing are championed on relevant topics

Raising awareness and disseminating > Initiatives and mechanisms are put in place to continuously increase awareness and facilitate the dissemination of information / practices / lessons learnt among key stakeholders

PARTNERS

Sapienza University of Rome (Lead Partner)
• University Iuav of Venice – SSIIM Unesco Chair
• University of Udine
• University of Brescia
• University of Ferrara
• Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria
• University of Barcelona
• University of Dodoma (Tanzania)
• Kabale University (Uganda)
• AMREF University (Kenya)