Mixed Migration Centre (MMC)’s Post

*LOOKING FOR RESPONDENTS FOR A STUDY ON HIGHLY SKILLED MIGRANTS* Currently we (Heleen Schols, Marina Lazëri, Luna van Dijk and me) are conducting a study on behalf of the Research and Documentation Center (WODC), on why highly skilled migrants choose to move to the Netherlands and why they choose to stay or leave. In this research we aim to gain insight into which factors influence the choice of highly skilled migrants for moving to the Netherlands, including whether and how these migrants consider various elements such as Dutch policies on labor or the reputation of the Netherlands in their decision-making process. We conduct in-depth interviews with respondents from the different target groups (highly-skilled migrants, recently graduated students with a residence permit for orientation year, self-employed migrants and migrants employed by start-ups). For the in-depth interviews we are looking for respondents. Are you, or do you know anyone that belongs to one of the above mentioned groups? Please get in touch with me.

We are looking for respondents for a study to better understand knowledge migrants’ relocating decisions. What makes the Netherlands an attractive location, and what can be improved? We are specifically interested in the views of knowledge migrants from outside the EU. Please see the flyer for more details. ⬇️ #knowledgemigrant #knowledgeeconomy #research

Part 1 - Will migration rules relax? #registeredmigrationagentaustralia #permanentresidentaustralia #sumandua #internationalstudentsinaustralia

Part 2 - Will migration rules relax? #registeredmigrationagentaustralia #permanentresidentaustralia #sumandua #internationalstudentsinaustralia

My shiny, new New South Institute working paper on migration governance in South Africa is just out, You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/duJrgJsQ

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Can we determine in advance if a social project has the potential to sustain its impact once funding ends? This is the question we address in our study titled "Evaluating the Preconditions for the Sustainability of Interventions’ Positive Effects: Empirical Insights from Migrant Integration Projects in Italy" coauthored with Giulia Bonazzi and Desirée Campagna and presented yesterday at the European Evaluation Society (EES) conference in Rimini Associazione Italiana di Valutazione In the paper, we develop a theoretical framework based on three key dimensions. Using content analysis, we assess the presence of preconditions for sustainability by examining the final assessments of 137 migrant integration projects in Italy, co-funded by European funds." #evaluation #migration #contentanalysis

Just translated! Our article with Antoine Pécoud on the impact of information campaigns to prevent unwanted migration, in The Conversation France.

The impact of quality-selective migration policies can be limited. Why❓ It's because success in migration is not just about observable "skills". Unobservable characteristics like ability, motivation, and soft skills play a crucial role, along with factors such as migration networks, shared borders, and common languages. Skilled immigrants also consider the overall integration policies and the welcoming nature of the society in their potential destinations. 📊 Effective quality-selective policies must be paired with robust migrant integration policies. The Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) measures these across 56 countries and 8 policy areas. MPG’s Başak Yavcan highlighted these points at the final conference of the HumMingBird Project. 🔗 Learn more about the integration policies at the MIPEX website → https://bit.ly/4aP8fqN

📢 We are officially opening a call for abstracts for a workshop on Migrant workers, the unnoticed side of the workforce - evaluation in terms of legality and other aspects. 🌎 🌐 📌 The in-person workshop will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, 📆 July 22-23, 2024, hosted by the Yıldız Technopark University. About the Topic: The workshop will focus on practices developed by local authorities, in cooperation with European and international agencies for managing the impact of refugees and asylum seekers on the labor market and preventing illicit trade implications. Multidisciplinary theoretical reflections, case studies, and comparative analyses are welcomed. Call for abstracts: If you are conducting research related to refugees and asylum seekers, we invite you to submit an abstract to this workshop. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their research during the workshop and contribute to valuable discussions. 📍 Please submit your abstract to the Leader of WG2, Daniela Irrera: daniela.irrera@ssuos.difesa.it by June 30th, 2024. 🌞 Participants will receive official confirmation of the workshop by July 5th, 2024. Travel and accommodation expenses related to the workshop will be covered according to the COST Action Travel Reimbursement Rules. Travel and accommodation expenses related to the workshop will be covered according to the COST Action Travel Reimbursement Rules. Participants are entitled to arrange their travel and accommodation plan only after the official confirmation. #GLITSS #COSTAction #globalisation #illicittrade #sustainability #security #research #networking #Europe Francesco Giumelli Pim Geelhoed Mara Clemente Aleksandar Marsavelski Raluca-Ioana Mocanu Indrek Saar Stefano Caneppele Daniela Irrera George Azzopardi Mira Schwab Mirela Imsirovic