The Migration Statistics Improvement Programme will deliver a range of benefits, including:
1. Improved confidence in migration and population statistics
2. Improved timeliness
3. More effective quality assurance
4. Platform for future delivery of e-Borders statistical outputs
5. Quantification of uncertainty
6. Improved quality of international migration statistics
7. Increased efficiency
The Migration Statistics Improvement Programme formally closes on 31 March 2012. A final report has been published which includes reference to the benefits that have been achieved or will be achieved as a result of the Programme.