LIBRARY
In our Library, you can find publications containing our research, workguides and other materials generated by the Western Hemisphere Program and IOM. You will also find information materials about our tools and campaigns and reports on our work.
![Campaign logo:De boca en boca, la gente se equivoca](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/resumen-campanasc4d_miniaturas-web01.jpg?itok=jFAri6cm)
![Man with hat and facemask sweeping park in Central American town. Next to him, the title of the study](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/miniatura_sondeo_en.jpg?itok=wnFiAgxK)
Effects of COVID-19 on Migrants in Central America and the Caribbean: main findings
This study was conducted throughout the month of June, 2020, by digital means and using snowball sampling. Findings are based on 1660 valid answers and include three population segments: extraregional migrants in Central America and Mexico, people from Central America or Mexico who are migrants in any place of the world and people who are native to Central America or Mexico and who plan on migrating.
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Summary of main findings of the survey: COVID-19 effects on migrants in Central America and Mexico
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) presents the main findings of a survey addressed to migrants (in their home countries or residing, potential or in transit) of Central America and
Mexico. The main goal was to generate data for the analysis of the COVID-19 repercussions on migrants that can guide the response of the multiple actors involved in health response,
migration management and strategies for socioeconomic recovery. This document summarizes the main results of the survey.
![Illustration of young person with headphones. Title: Summary for C4D Campaigns in Central America and Mexico. September 2020](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/c4d_summary_en.jpg?itok=LJD8a_ZF)
Summary of Communication for Development campaigns in Central America and Mexico. September 2020
The International Organization for Migration has previously promoted communication for development (C4D) campaigns in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico, motivating informed decision-making on alternatives to irregular migration such as local development opportunities, regular migration options and migration regularization with a view to accessing employment options. Learn about the campaigns proposed in 2020, in response to the context of COVID-19. This year, Costa Rica also joins the project.
![Mechanisms that facilitate labour migration](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/labour_image-en_0.jpg?itok=2G-Cjshr)
Research project on mechanisms that facilitate labour migration
This study aims to address the lack of information on the mechanisms - that is, bilateral or multilateral agreements, memoranda of understanding, temporary work schemes, among others - that exist in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean to facilitate labor migration, as well as their status of implementation and its uses. Discover here the research proposal.
![Young man looks at the camera](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/icono_belice.jpg?itok=bxKBeMzw)
![Título del informe sobre fondo amarillo](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/la_carpio_informe_c4d_esp.jpg?itok=mgGHd7uC)
Results of the information collection process at La Carpio, Costa Rica
The methodology of Communciation for Development (C4D) is currently being implemented in the community of La Carpio, Costa Rica. As a first step, we conducted a baseline, to understand the knowledge, attitudes and practices of young people concerning migration and regularization. Find the results here.
![Surveys with young people in the north of Central America, framed by the sanitary emergency caused by COVID-19](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/cover_ingles_general.jpg?itok=ORmPI-HO)
Results of poll conducted with young people in the north of Central America, in the context of the sanitary emergency caused by COVID-19
In this document you will find the results of a poll that was conducted to know the perceptions of young people in the communities where C4D campaigns have been implemented in the north of Central América. The focus was international migration and the feasibility of achieving thier goals in the context of COVID-19, and in the medium-term future.
![Title of the study over yellow background](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/cover_ingles_honduras.jpg?itok=1I18tKoy)
![Title of the study over yellow background](https://programamesoamerica.iom.int/sites/default/files/styles/node_teaser/public/estudio_c4d_sv.jpg?itok=i83o-_zM)
Results of information collection in San Salvador, El Salvador
IOM is implementing Communication for Development (C4D) campaigns in the municipality of San Salvador. We have created a baseline to understand the knowledge, attitudes and practices of young people surrounding migration issues. Discover our findings here.