Sweden has contributed (SEK 10 million) that is equivalent to US $ 1million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
IOM welcomes a flexible contribution from the Government of Sweden, reaffirming a long-standing partnership and a shared commitment to international cooperation on migration as a part of a global effort to raise USD 100 million in flexible funding to help the Organization safeguard its core capacities amid rising global instability.
“Sweden has long been a constructive and reliable partner of IOM, with a clear commitment to multilateral cooperation and rights-based approaches to migration,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope.
Sweden’s contribution also demonstrates confidence in IOM’s ability to respond effectively in a rapidly changing global environment. By providing flexible funding, Sweden joins a growing group of governments that recognize the importance of enabling UN organizations to remain agile and responsive to emerging priorities and evolving needs.
Through this partnership, Sweden is helping to strengthen IOM’s capacity to respond to emerging needs, support people on the move, and work with governments to address migration challenges in a coordinated and sustainable way.
Meanwhile, as humanitarian organizations increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare for crises and deliver aid more effectively, a key contribution from the Government of Luxembourg will help the International Organization for Migration (IOM) advance the responsible use of AI, enabling better-informed decisions for crisis-affected populations.
As humanitarian needs continue to outpace available resources, organizations are looking to AI to improve how they anticipate, prepare for and respond to crises. Used responsibly, AI can strengthen early warning systems, improve operational planning, and help humanitarian actors reach more people with limited resources.
As AI becomes more widely integrated into humanitarian operations, ensuring its responsible use is essential. Without appropriate safeguards, AI systems can pose significant risks, ranging from cybersecurity threats and algorithmic bias to privacy concerns and potential compromises to humanitarian principles.
The initiative will also develop practical AI solutions to strengthen humanitarian operations. These include improving early warning systems and advanced analytics to forecast different shocks, so organizations can better anticipate and act ahead of crises.
The project will further promote greater data interoperability, enabling humanitarian organizations to share, combine, and analyze information more effectively. Better data sharing will strengthen coordination, improve operational decision-making and help organizations learn from one another’s experiences.
The strategic partnership between Luxembourg and IOM also includes collaboration with the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), the University of Luxembourg Institute for Digital Ethics (ULIDE), and partners across the humanitarian system working towards shared objectives for responsible AI.
(Based on IOM reports)
