QuestionnaireIn November 2006, a questionnaire was sent to all UN Member States to help the Belgian government define themes for the first GFMD meeting. 123 responses were received, of which 90 included a list of priorities.
These responses show a broad global balance among developed and developing countries and among regions. Comments were also received from international and regional organizations, the European Commission and the Holy See.
The responses showed that the highest ranked priorities were: migration and socio-economic development (further defined as "human capital development and labor mobility" and "remittances and other diaspora resources") and how to strengthen the links between migration and development policies.
