Hellenic Migration Policy Institute (IMEPO)

National Network
Greece
Address

46 HARITOS STREET, PC 10676
ATHENS
Greece

Telephone
+30 210 72 55 385-8
Fax
+30 210 72 59 579
E-Mail
president@imepo.gr
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. Others
  3. Research
General Information
IMEPO is an organization funded by the Greek Ministry of the Interior. It consists of the Administrative Board, the Research Department and the Administrative Department and it has about 25 employees. It cooperates with many international organizations such as IOM, OECD, UNHCR etc as well as with a lot of governmental bodies of other countries.
Mission and Objectives

IMEPO's mission is to research and understand the phenomenon of migration and conduct studies, which contribute to the design and implementation of a viable and realistic immigration policy within the European Union's framework.
In addition, it acts as the advisor of the Greek Government on migration policy issues.
To achieve its mission, IMEPO aims to:
Conduct scientific research
Prepare and assign specialised studies
Participate in research programs (Greece -abroad)
Design, supervise and implement operational programs in the context of migration policy
Organise public discussions, conferences and seminars
Build and maintain a library
Support and maintain a database on immigration issues
Publish relevant books,magazines, scientific studies
Design and implement a communication policy focused on sensitising the society on immigration issues
Maintain contacts and cooperate with International Organisations and governmental bodies active in the field of immigration
Cooperate with NGOs and Immigrants Organisations

Main Projects / Activities

• Community Initiative EQUAL
Title: " ?SP?DD? - Development Partnership to Promote Equal Rights for Traficked Persons - Combating Exploitation, Creating Perspective"
• Program for Financial and Technical Assistance to Third Countries in the field of Migration and Asylum (AENEAS)
Action Title: "Building on Mechanisms to effectively and sustainably Implement Readmission Agreements between Albania, the EC and concerned third countries"
• International Cooperation Department Programmes (YDAS) Hellenic Aid
Title: "ITHACA - Prevention of Trafficking in Human Beings in Moldova" (2005)

Contact (1) Full Name
ALEXANDROS ZAVOS