October 7, 2025 — The Governance of Migration
Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
CIGI offers expert research and policy analysis at the intersection of technology and international governance.
The Governance of Migration: The Indian Experience
In a new policy brief, Sanjay Bhattacharyya explores how India is integrating migration governance into its national development agenda. With a large and dynamic diaspora, India is leveraging digital tools, strengthening pathways for safe and orderly mobility, and building partnerships to meet shifting global labour demands.
Read the full brief to learn how India’s evolving migration strategy is shaping a more balanced and inclusive global workforce.
CIGI Welcomes Lisa Quest
CIGI welcomes Lisa Quest as a new senior fellow. As Managing Partner for the United Kingdom and Ireland and co-head of the Government and Public Institutions Practice in Europe at Oliver Wyman, Lisa brings extensive experience in digital transformation, governance and public policy. Her leadership has shaped major strategy and policy decisions across government and industry, including initiatives to strengthen the United Kingdom’s defence capabilities and drive economic growth.
A warm welcome to Lisa Quest !
The Latest from the Digital Policy Hub
The Digital Policy Hub at CIGI is a collaborative space for emerging scholars and innovative thinkers from the social, natural and applied sciences. Here are the most recent working papers published by Hub fellows.
Amelia Hui : “In an Age of Convergence: Public-Private Partnerships in Defence R&D”
Melissa MacKay : “Generative AI Governance in Canadian Public Health: Policy Scan”
Follow the links on the Hub webpage to learn more about the Hub scholars and their work.
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