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Forecasting asylum-related migration flows with machine learning and data at scale.

Marcello Carammia^1,2, Stefano Maria Iacus³, Teddy Wilkin⁴

¹University of Catania, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 49, 95125, Catania, CT, Italy. marcello.carammia@unict.it.

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This study introduces an adaptive machine learning algorithm for forecasting asylum applications, improving upon traditional methods by integrating diverse data sources for more accurate predictions of migration flows.

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Area of Science:

Data Science
Computational Social Science
Migration Studies

Background:

The 2015-2016 "refugee crisis" highlighted critical gaps in migration forecasting capabilities.
Existing migration theories and forecasting models often lack actionable insights and generalizability.
Accurate forecasting of asylum-related migration is essential for effective policy and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and present a novel adaptive machine learning algorithm for effectively forecasting asylum-related migration flows.
To integrate administrative and non-traditional data sources at scale for enhanced predictive accuracy.
To provide a comprehensive system for forecasting asylum applications, adaptable to various contexts.

Main Methods:

Developed an adaptive machine learning algorithm integrating administrative statistics and non-traditional data.
Monitored migration drivers in origin and destination countries for early change detection.
Modeled country-to-country migration flows on moving time windows, estimating driver effects.
Delivered forecasts of asylum applications up to four weeks ahead.

Main Results:

The algorithm successfully forecasts asylum applications by integrating diverse data at scale.
Early onset changes in migration drivers are detected, allowing for timely adjustments.
The system provides insights into the dynamics and shifts within migration systems.
Individual driver effects, including lagged impacts, are estimated.

Conclusions:

This adaptive machine learning approach represents a significant advancement in forecasting asylum applications.
The developed system offers a comprehensive and scalable solution for migration prediction.
The methodology can be extended to forecast other complex social processes beyond migration.