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IOM is working with national and local authorities in order to gain better understanding of population movements throughout West and Central Africa. Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) allow IOM to quantify and qualify migration flows, trends, and routes, at entry, transit or exit points (such as border crossing posts, bus stations, rest areas, police checkpoints and reception centers).
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION COLLECTED
As of February 2016, IOM Niger is working with national and local authorities.
This flow monitoring does not replace border monitoring, nor does it claim to observe all migratory flows in the Agadez region. FMPs are placed at known migrant transit points along the Niger migratory route. The data collected provides a snapshot of migrant movements through the region.
Flow monitoring points (FMPs) are active in Séguédine and Arlit, two towns in the Agadez region.
DEFINITIONS USED
Incoming individuals observed: This refers to individuals who arrive at a flow monitoring point (which are not located at borders) with the intention of heading further into Niger. They are represented by yellow arrows on the map.
Outgoing individuals observed: This refers to individuals who arrive at a Flow Monitoring Point (which are not located at borders) with the intention of heading outwards, traveling towards the outer borders of Niger. They are represented by orange arrows on the map.
Individuals observed in the internal movement: This refers to individuals who arrive at a flow monitoring point (which are not located at borders) with no intention of leaving Niger.