The dominant literature is characterised by a relative absence of African perspectives in the framing of migration research, leading to misunderstandings and misrepresentations of the realities of African migration. This is a significant oversight, as international migration in its various forms is shaped by power relations that determine the factors enabling or constraining human mobility.

Hosted by the Centre for Migration Studies (University of Ghana) in celebration of its 20th anniversary, in collaboration with the Migration Policy Centre (EUI), this two-day conference foregrounds African perspectives, power relations across scales, and decentered approaches that challenge entrenched narratives.

Paper proposals are invited on empirical, conceptual, theoretical, and methodological contributions that address gaps between research and policy/practice; between Eurocentric and locally grounded knowledge; across decision-making levels; and between policy rhetoric and lived realities. Topics may include, among others, issues such as irregularity and illegality, and climate-related mobility.

Details on submission procedures, timelines, and limited bursaries can be found in the full call for papers.