Egypt: Statistical and Demographic Measures of Migration

Statistical and Demographic Measures of Migration (July 28 – August 1, 2019)

This course aims to provide participants with comprehensive information on demographics of migration, including migration data sources, data collection, and analysis of migration data, standards and main measurements used in this field. The course includes both internal migration and international migration. By the end of the course, during presentations, case studies and available data on migration in developing and developed countries, participants will be able to identify migration data sources, read and understand the meanings of migration statistics, indicators, and be able to calculate main migration indicators.

Required specifications:

Those wishing to participate in this course should have a background in computer technology and computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.

The main themes:

1. Migration, population growth and regional and international disparities

2. Demographic concepts and definitions used in the field of migration

3. Types and divisions of migration

4. System of Migration data collection

a. Population censuses

b. Field surveys (sample surveys)

c. Population records

d. Records of foreigners

e. Administrative sources

f. Crossing statistics (border)

1. Evaluation and assessment of migration data

2. Analysis of migration data

a. Immigration Rates

b. Migration rates

Methodology:

During the course we use a wide range of methods and curricula, including lectures, hands-on training, exchange of experiences, discussions and debates.

About the Instructor:Dr.Ayman Zohry is an expert in Demography and Migration Studies, he has a Ph.D in Philosophy from University of Sussex, England, and a Master of Philosophy in Demography from Cairo Demographic Center. He worked in research, teaching and executive work at the National Population Council (Egypt), the Cairo Demographic Center, the Education Development Academy, Center for Migration Studies at the University of Sussex, England, the American University of Beirut, the American University in Cairo, the Danish Institute for International Studies in Copenhagen and International Center for Migration Policy Development (Brussels). He has also served as a consultant in the areas of population, migration and social research at Arab league , International Organization for Migration, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), World Bank , the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United States Agency of International Development (USAID), the European Union, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the National Population Council (Egypt), the National Council for Human Rights (Egypt), as well as many international, regional and national organizations and bodies.

Dr. Zohry is currently a lecturer at the Center for Migration and Refugee Studies at the American University in Cairo. He is also the founding president of the Egyptian Society for Migration Studies (EGYMIG). He currently chairs the Scientific Committee on Migration of the African Population Union. Dr. Zahri was a member of the Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies from 2005 to 2013. He is currently a member of the International Migration Review (IMR).

Application Information:

To apply for the courses:

1. Fill out the application form. The form is available on CMRS website: http://www.aucegypt.edu/GAPP/cmrs/outreach/Pages/ShortCourses.aspx

2. Send the application form to cmrscourses@aucegypt.edu with your most recent C.V; Att. Naseem Hashim

Applicants may apply to and be accepted in more than one course. Please do not hesitate to contact cmrscourses@aucegypt.edu if you have any difficulty with the application process.
Applicants accepted for the course will be notified by email within a week after the deadline for submitting the application.

Eligibility for all courses

Requirements: These courses are offered for graduate and postgraduate students, and researchers as well as practitioners working with migrants and refugees. A minimum knowledge of displacement and migration terminologies and context is a requirement for participation in any of the two courses.

All courses are conducted in English and no translation facilities are provided. Participants should have a very good command of the English language. Each course will run from 9.30 am till 4.30 pm for five days.

Interested applicants can apply for one course or for the two courses.

Number of Participants: minimum of 12 in each course

NB: Non- Egyptian applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early because it takes more than one month to obtain Egyptian visa.