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[1H01]Human Mobility in Development Assistance from a Human Security Perspective - Proposal for an Aspiration-Capability Expansion Model
*Chiaki LEE1, *Kiyoko Saito2, *Tomomi Orita2, *Ryutaro Murotani1 (1. Japan International Cooperation Agency, 2. JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development or Peace and Development)
Keywords:
International Movement of People,Movement of People and Development,Aspiration and Capabilty Model
1. Background
In the 21st century, international migration has reached 281 million people (3.6% of the global population), and its complexity is increasing. Human mobility is a complex phenomenon closely related to conflicts and socio-economic conditions in the countries of origin of migrants and refugees, as well as the policies of destination and transit countries. It is challenging to make a unilateral judgment on "what is a desirable situation for whom," and there are limitations to short-term policies and efforts by individual countries. De Haas's aspiration-capability theory views migrants as agents and highlights the changing aspirations and capabilities that accompany development progress. It visualizes vulnerable groups that have been overlooked by policies, such as the "acquiescent immobile" who lack both aspiration and capability, and those at risk of irregular migration. However, this theory is limited to explaining phenomena and does not provide specific methods for development assistance intervention. This roundtable aims to reconstruct de Haas's theory from the perspective of human security. Human security focuses on the protection and empowerment of people's lives, livelihoods, and dignity, achieving these through solidarity. Through this integrated framework, we aim to develop a methodology for "appropriate intervention at the right time for the right people" according to migration patterns.
2. Main points to be discussed
Firstly, what is the optimal balance between protection and empowerment for each migration pattern? Secondly, what are the intervention strategies for the most vulnerable yet often overlooked groups, such as the "acquiescent immobile" and "involuntarily immobile" groups? Thirdly, what constitutes an effective support system through the collaboration of sending, transit, and receiving countries, as well as international organizations?
3. Expected Outcomes
The session aims to develop de Haas's theoretical framework from the perspective of human security, presenting a differentiated support approach based on various migration patterns and a dynamic equilibrium model of protection and empowerment. This applied model is expected to provide new insights and practical value to migration theory, ensuring human security while maximizing human mobility as a development opportunity. The project is anticipated to offer concrete guidelines for achieving sustainable migration governance.
In the 21st century, international migration has reached 281 million people (3.6% of the global population), and its complexity is increasing. Human mobility is a complex phenomenon closely related to conflicts and socio-economic conditions in the countries of origin of migrants and refugees, as well as the policies of destination and transit countries. It is challenging to make a unilateral judgment on "what is a desirable situation for whom," and there are limitations to short-term policies and efforts by individual countries. De Haas's aspiration-capability theory views migrants as agents and highlights the changing aspirations and capabilities that accompany development progress. It visualizes vulnerable groups that have been overlooked by policies, such as the "acquiescent immobile" who lack both aspiration and capability, and those at risk of irregular migration. However, this theory is limited to explaining phenomena and does not provide specific methods for development assistance intervention. This roundtable aims to reconstruct de Haas's theory from the perspective of human security. Human security focuses on the protection and empowerment of people's lives, livelihoods, and dignity, achieving these through solidarity. Through this integrated framework, we aim to develop a methodology for "appropriate intervention at the right time for the right people" according to migration patterns.
2. Main points to be discussed
Firstly, what is the optimal balance between protection and empowerment for each migration pattern? Secondly, what are the intervention strategies for the most vulnerable yet often overlooked groups, such as the "acquiescent immobile" and "involuntarily immobile" groups? Thirdly, what constitutes an effective support system through the collaboration of sending, transit, and receiving countries, as well as international organizations?
3. Expected Outcomes
The session aims to develop de Haas's theoretical framework from the perspective of human security, presenting a differentiated support approach based on various migration patterns and a dynamic equilibrium model of protection and empowerment. This applied model is expected to provide new insights and practical value to migration theory, ensuring human security while maximizing human mobility as a development opportunity. The project is anticipated to offer concrete guidelines for achieving sustainable migration governance.
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