EMN Studies and Reseach

EMN responds to information needs through specific
Reports, Studies and Ad hoc -queries.

What type of analysis does the EMN undertake?

The EMN does not normally engage in primary research, instead bringing together, analysing and making accessible already available data and information. The EMN also aims to improve the availability, comparability and harmonisation of existing information, as well as contributing to evidence-based policy-making. The "desk research"
undertaken ranges from a longer-term detailed analysis of a particular migration phenomenon to short-term ad hoc -queries, responding to the information needs for the development of a particular policy by a Member State and/or the European Commission.

What does the EMN produce?

The EMN produces yearly Annual Policy Reports, which outline the most significant political and legislative (including EU) developments, as well as public debates in the area of migration and asylum, within the Member States; Studies, on topics (see below also) relevant to policymakers and compilations of the responses to Ad hoc -queries. New for 2012 are also the EMN Quarterly Reports, which include recent statistics as well as noteworthy EU- or national level developments in the field of migration.

How are study topics selected?

Study topics are selected based on proposals made by an EMN NCP(s) and/or the European Commission and are based on their relevance to Member States and the Commission to policy development. Particular attention is paid to the relevance of such studies to their target audience, i.e. policy-makers at both EU and Member State level. It is the role of the Steering Board to formally approve the selection of
topics within the context of an annual EMN Work Programme.

How does the EMN produce its studies?

Initially, a common study specification is developed, in order to facilitate better comparability, and then each EMN NCP produces a National Report, according to the common specifications and often involving contributions from members of their national network. Subsequently a comparative Synthesis Report is produced, bringing together the main findings from the National Reports and placing them within an EU perspective (e.g. by relating to recent policy initiatives).

Further information, including the EMN’s various outputs, is
available from: http://emn.sarenet.es