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SeminarsOpen activitiesBuilding a European Immigration Policy: What Can National, Regional and Local...PROJECT NUMBER: 1064101
Building a European Immigration Policy: What Can National, Regional and Local Authorities Do? When and How?
31/May-1/Jun/2010 • Barcelona • Fee: € 800
Introduction
Interpretations available in English, Spanish.
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Description/Objectives
The Stockholm Programme which aims to strengthen the area of freedom, security and justice for the period 2010-2014 points – among others – to three key elements in the conception of a common immigration policy at European level: 1) efficient management of migration; 2) a more integrated approach to immigration working in partnership with the countries of origin and transit; and 3) a fair treatment of third country nationals. This seminar will address specific dimensions of the above issues. In particular, it will examine legal instruments and actions for combating irregular migration and trafficking of human beings and how these should be used and managed by the competent authorities. Policy makers and public officials will be asked to effectively identify what makes a good integration policy by looking into political, civic and socio-economic issues related to the integration of immigrants in host European countries. It will also look into national structures and decision-making processes on migration and how to create successful synergies among all actors involved. Furthermore, immediate and concrete measures that the EU shall take forward in partnership with source and transit countries will be considered, focusing on the Mediterranean region.
Methodology
The seminar will be based on a mixture of presentations, discussions and workshops. It will stimulate active participation and sharing policy practices. Specific cases and experiences will be explored. Background documentation will also be provided in an online/e-learning set up. Speakers will include officials from the EU institutions and international organisations, EIPA staff, academics and practitioners.
Target group
The seminar is addressed to public officials from national, regional and local authorities in Europe as well as policy makers. It is also of interest to NGOs, the private sector and practitioners interested in the planning and implementation of migration policies.
Languages
The seminar will be conducted in English and Spanish, and simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
Jointly organised by
European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) and the European Centre for the Regions (EIPA-ECR) with the collaboration of CIDOB (Barcelona Center for International Affairs)
The Stockholm Programme which aims to strengthen the area of freedom, security and justice for the period 2010-2014 points – among others – to three key elements in the conception of a common immigration policy at European level: 1) efficient management of migration; 2) a more integrated approach to immigration working in partnership with the countries of origin and transit; and 3) a fair treatment of third country nationals. This seminar will address specific dimensions of the above issues. In particular, it will examine legal instruments and actions for combating irregular migration and trafficking of human beings and how these should be used and managed by the competent authorities. Policy makers and public officials will be asked to effectively identify what makes a good integration policy by looking into political, civic and socio-economic issues related to the integration of immigrants in host European countries. It will also look into national structures and decision-making processes on migration and how to create successful synergies among all actors involved. Furthermore, immediate and concrete measures that the EU shall take forward in partnership with source and transit countries will be considered, focusing on the Mediterranean region.
Methodology
The seminar will be based on a mixture of presentations, discussions and workshops. It will stimulate active participation and sharing policy practices. Specific cases and experiences will be explored. Background documentation will also be provided in an online/e-learning set up. Speakers will include officials from the EU institutions and international organisations, EIPA staff, academics and practitioners.
Target group
The seminar is addressed to public officials from national, regional and local authorities in Europe as well as policy makers. It is also of interest to NGOs, the private sector and practitioners interested in the planning and implementation of migration policies.
Languages
The seminar will be conducted in English and Spanish, and simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
Jointly organised by
European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) and the European Centre for the Regions (EIPA-ECR) with the collaboration of CIDOB (Barcelona Center for International Affairs)
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