Migration is not a new phenomenon, but its expanding scale in the context of globalisation raises deep fears. Yet, if managed properly, international migration flows could have a positive effect on both the host country and the country of origin. Moreover, migration should not be subsumed to security or economic imperatives. In order to effectively manage migration flows, strong linkages need to be made between international migration, development, and other key policy issues such as trade, aid, state security and human rights. The roundtable will therefore address ways and means to improve the governance of international migration (including through dialogue, cooperation at different levels and mutual commitments), as well as to better integrate migration into European development policies.