E4M-ZME/TP-P Project

Evidence and Knowledge for Mobility

Generating Data, Informing Policy, and Sustaining Progress for Regular Migration from Pakistan to the EU.

This project is implemented in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Centres for Migration and Development (ZME) / Talent Partnership with Pakistan (TP-P), co-financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU).

Partners and Collaborators

Centralizing Migration Intelligence

Strengthening the Pakistan-EU Hub

The Migration Research Cell (MRC) at the Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, aims to transform into the premier research authority for regular labor migration between Pakistan and EU member states.

Empirical Research

Conducting rigorous field-based and desk-based inquiries to identify the challenges and opportunities within skilled labour migration pathways.

Policy Dialogue

Facilitating high-level roundtables and stakeholder meetings to generate dialogue on migration policies and provide evidence-based input.

Institutional Partnerships

Building strong, sustainable ties between the MRC and other migration institutions to ensure long-term, impactful cooperation.

Our Strategic Framework: From Data to Progress

Operating through a three-stage lifecycle designed specifically for the Pakistan-EU corridor.

1. Generating Data

The Foundation of Evidence

Field-Based Inquiry: Direct engagement with migrants and returnees.

Digital Repository: Live hub tracking skilled labour trends and visa flows.

Desk Research: Rigorous analysis of legal frameworks in EU Member States.

2. Informing Policy

The Bridge to Action

Roundtables: High-level dialogues with UoP, GIZ, and EU reps.

Policy Briefs: Actionable strategies for state and EU partners.

Scholarly Inquiry: Academic papers setting international standards.

3. Sustaining Progress

The Long-Term Vision

Regular Pathways: Advocating structured, legal, and safe routes.

Partnerships: Strengthening bonds with global migration bodies.

Talent Development: Ensuring “brain gain” for Pakistan via remittances and skills.

Partnership Ecosystem

Partner

Role in E4M

GIZ

GIZ (ZME Global Program)

Strategic implementation and technical support.

EU
EU / BMZ
Co-financing, Talent Partnership (TP-P), and international policy alignment.
PK
Public Institutions
Stakeholders for policy dialogue, data sharing, and regulatory framework adaptation.

Latest Announcements

Project Launch: Evidence for Mobility (E4M)
Exciting news! The Migration Research Cell (MRC) at the Department
Stakeholder Roundtable on Technical Skills
Focus on mapping Pakistan's vocational output to EU market deficits.

Knowledge Resources

Policy Breifs

Afghan refugees in Pakistan–Protracted displacement or protracted settlement?

Working Papers

Fragmented Adaptive Social Protection in Contexts of Climate-Induced Displacement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Reports

Refugees in a world without aid

Blogs

How has social assistance responded to climate-related disasters in Pakistan?

Upcoming Events

Knowledge Resources

E4M Project Fact Sheet

PDF Document

Policy Brief 01: Regular Pathways to Southern Europe

Policy Brief

Labour Migration from Pakistan: A District-Level Analysis

Research Paper

2020-2025 Emigration Statistical Abstract

Dataset Supplement

Note: All datasets are anonymized and adhere to international data protection standards.