About the Budapest Process

Over the last 30 years, the Budapest Process has become recognised by participating states both in Europe and Asia as well as further stakeholders, as an excellent tool for identifying and addressing evolving migration challenges.

Our work in the Silk Routes Region

The historic Silk Road stretched from the most eastern parts of Asia to Europe; it connected continents, countries and people in trade, intellectual exchange and brought mutual cultural enrichment. Its many different routes – the Silk Routes – have given name within the framework of the Budapest Process to the Silk Routes region, covering Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The ICMPD Silk Routes Regional Office was established in
2016 and is currently located in Vienna, Austria.

Budapest Process States and Partners

We are covering Europe’s Eastern neighbours,the Western Balkans and Central Asia and stretching from Europe to the Silk Routes region  (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, India, Iraq, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)

News

Border Management and Security
BangladeshPakistan

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) organised a study visit to Denmark on document security for officials from...

Border Management and SecurityCapacity DevelopmentIrregular Migration
Pakistan

On 2-6 September 2024, ICMPD Silk Routes Regional Office conducted a mission to Pakistan, led by the Head of Region,...

Border Management and Security
Iraq

Baghdad, September 19, 2024 The EU-funded “Integrated Border Management in the Silk Routes Countries” project, implemented by ICMPD, conducted an...

Border Management and Security
Pakistan

Islamabad, 4 September: Two newly equipped and refurbished offices for combating irregular migration were inaugurated at the FIA Headquarters in...

Migration Dialogue

On 26-27th June, over 80 participants from 42 countries and six international entities met in Stockholm, Sweden for the 10th Reference...

Border Management and Security
Pakistan

A cohort of 13 immigration officers from the Federal Investigation Agency stationed at Peshawar airport and Torkham land border crossing...

Return and Reintegration

On 29th May, 120 participants from more than 30 countries and organisations gathered online to focus on the return and...

Legal Pathways & Labour MigrationWorking Group meetings

On 7-8 May, 69 officials and experts representing 28 states and seven organisations gathered in Istanbul, Türkiye for the Budapest...

Border Management and Security
Iraq

In April, under the Danish-funded project ‘Rights-Based Border Management in the Silk Routes countries’ (RBM-Silk Routes), ICMPD hosted in Baghdad...

Key Facts about the Budapest Process

During its more than 25 years of operation, the Budapest Process has built up a far-reaching network among participating states and wide thematic coverage. The dialogue is known and valued in the regions it involves.

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Silk Routes Online Platforms

Online hub for accessing digital and distance learning courses and modules covering the Silk Routes Region. Two platforms provides training material on migration with topics that are tailor-made for government officials (law enforcement, social and labour authorities, border management agencies etc) as well as prospective migrants.

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