On December 17, 2021, at the premises of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM) was organized a Round Table, which raised an issue of national interest regarding the role of cross-border migration in reducing socio-economic disparities (including migration for studies in/from the Republic of Moldova).

This event celebrates International Migrant Day, which is celebrated every year on December 18.

The main objectives of the round table:

- increasing the level of information and rising the awareness of decision-makers, academia and the scientific community on the importance of monitoring and effectively managing cross-border migration;

- stimulating the contribution of researchers, academics to the study of current migration trends and challenges at European, regional and national level;

- promoting the academic and public debates on topics of common interest with reference to the issue of cross-border migration, etc.

The event was attended by the administration of ASEM, representatives of decision-making institutions, academia and civil society interested in migration.

The event was attended by about 60 people online and aprox. 15 persons on site.

The program if the event can be found here.

The recording of the event can be visualized here.

Some print screens taken during the event can be seen here.