CMS is a regional hub for interdisciplinary research, training, and policy development in migration studies. It brings together experts from various academic backgrounds to address the multifaceted nature of migration across Africa. By combining theory with practical application, CMS equips students, policymakers, and practitioners with the tools needed to manage migration effectively. The Centreβs work contributes to more informed, inclusive, and sustainable migration policies and practices at both national and regional levels
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Research Chair on Forced Displacement in West Africa
The Forced Displacement Research Chair Programme is a flagship initiative of the Centre for Migration Studies (CMS), University of Ghana, funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada. The programme is designed to address the urgent and complex challenges of forced displacement in West Africa through a gender-transformative, interdisciplinary, and evidence-based research agenda.