Census migration questions in the Mediterranean countries : an inventory and comparative overview

MED-Migration (1997-2002), the specific component of MEDSTAT I, the Euro-Mediterranean statistical co-operation program, notably focused its activities on the following aspects: - the evaluation of migration statistics in the Mediterranean countries, - the evaluation of the existing or potential sources relevant for the production of migration statistics - the set up of recommendations/manuals - common to the Mediterranean region or to a sub-region (Maghreb) - aiming at developing these sources to enhance the production of migration statistics These recommendations/manuals are concentrated on three statistical and/or administrative sources: - the borders cards - the residence permits - the surveys (censuses): emigration module These various recommendations/ manuals are subject to a series of four Working Papers.