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In an era marked by increasingly complex and unpredictable migration dynamics, IOM sees investment in Foresight as a vital tool for anticipating and preparing future challenges related to migration and displacement. This strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ UN 2.0 transformation agenda, which seeks to modernize the UN system to more effectively address the multifaceted challenges of the 21st century. IOM is actively embedding Foresight into its strategy to better navigate the evolving landscape of human mobility.
As part of this effort, IOM launched a comprehensive Foresight approach in Latin America through the Lighthouse Programme to support proactive and adaptive migration governance. Foresight exercises were conducted in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Mexico, Colombia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (hereinafter Venezuela) between May and September 2025 to explore future migration scenarios and support strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making.