Yuko Hamada

Yuko Hamada is a seasoned migration management professional with extensive experience at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) since September 2003, currently serving as Senior Regional Programme Manager for Migration Management. Responsibilities include overseeing the GIZ Better Migration Management Programme and its integration with related regional initiatives. Previous roles at IOM include Senior Advisor for Multilateral Institutions, Senior Monitoring and Partnership Officer, Senior Regional Migration Officer for Asia and the Pacific, and various program management roles focused on labor migration and development. Beyond IOM, Yuko Hamada has contributed as a columnist for Ehime newspaper and held leadership positions at the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia, managing emergency and development projects in post-conflict regions. Yuko Hamada's academic background includes advanced degrees in International Cooperation Studies, International/Intercultural Management, and International Communications Studies from reputable institutions in Japan and the United States.