Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Global Connect and Intercultural Dialogue
Topic: Migration Studies
Theme:
a) Human mobility, migration and integration
b) Remittances and development
c) The commerce of migration
d) Return migration and re-integration
e) Social remittances
f) Circular migration
g) Migrant entrepreneurship
h) Diaspora engagement in development initiatives
i) Environmental migration
j) Migration governance

This research program focuses on generating innovative and practical knowledge on human mobility, integration, and the development-migration nexus. It explores migration’s impact on intercultural dialogue, remittances, trade, FDI, and technological transfer. Additionally, the cluster aims to protect migrant rights and improve migration governance, promoting inclusion and resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Expected Outcomes

• Understand migration’s role in fostering global connections and cultural exchange
• Analyze remittances, trade, FDI, and technology flow from migration
• Evaluate migration governance and human rights protections
• Develop evidence-based policies for inclusive and resilient multicultural societies

Current Projects

• Nil

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Dr. Veena Varma
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Commerce
Location: Kochi
Contact: 9400466226
Email: v.veena@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
Dr. Veena Varma — CV
Dr. Sreekumar K
Dr. Revathi K Sivadas

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: Department of Commerce, Department of Economics
External: In process of MoU with International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Thiruvananthapuram
Other Collaborations: None mentioned