The SEE region faces a complex, nationally and regionally diverse set of demographic, migratory and labour market challenges (low or declining fertility, large scale out-migration, brain and care drain, ageing, low labour force participation rate). Together with further aspects like gender, age and the given territorial heterogeneity of the programme area, they are creating a complex challenge to economic development and cohesion. Only by joint, transnational actions can SEE countries tackle these challenges, which if no strategic measures are taken will negatively affect territorial cohesion and hinder economic growth. Migration by nature is transnational, and as such it creates a platform for joint action. But before these actions, understanding of these processes and challenges should be improved. SEEMIG aims to better understand and address the longer term migratory, human capital and demographic processes of the SEE area, as well as their effects on labour markets and national/regional economies in order to enable public administrations to develop and implement policies and strategies by using enhanced datasets and empirical evidence. Achievements: • Analysis of migration data sources in eight SEE countries • Comparative analysis of existing major population projections (2060) in eight South-East European countries • Explaining migration at micro and macro- economic level • Historical analysis of migratory process in Austria • Historical analysis of migratory process in Bulgaria • Historical analysis of migratory process in Hungary • Historical analysis of migratory process in Italy • Historical analysis of migratory process in Romania • Historical analysis of migratory process in Serbia • Historical analysis of migratory process in Slovakia • Historical analysis of migratory process in Slovenia • Historical analysis of migratory process since 1950s and policy implications • Measuring long term migratory, labour market and human capital processes for policy needs For more information see: http://www.southeast-europe.net/en/projects/approved_projects/?id=171