Immigration & Refugees
Changing Perceptions of Islamic Authority among Muslims in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom
This 32-page Canadian study examines how Muslims in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom view Islamic authority
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-04-14
Balancing Exclusion, Prosecution and Non-refoulement
Centre for European Studies - Australia
A 43-page Australian working paper considering to what extent the Dutch government has been successful in balancing the three imperatives of exclusion, prosecution and non-refoulement in respect of refugees
Immigration & Refugees, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-02-18
Playing God with Sanctuary
A Just Australia, Oxfam Australia
A 32-page study of Australia's refugee system
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-06-26
"We Shall Travel On": Quality of Care, Economic Development and the International Migration of Long-Term Care Workers
AARP
This 94-page issue paper examines the growing international migration of workers from developing countries to provide long-term care services in the developed world
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-11-10
Dignity, Safety and Health for Refugees
AEI
A US article criticising UNHCR's procedures for determining refugee status
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-05-02
The Political Economy of World Mass Immigration: Comparing Two Global Centuries
American Enterprise Institute
This 69-page monograph studies the political economy of immigration backlash and immigration policy in two global centuries
Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-12-15
The Political Economy of World Mass Migration: Comparing Two Global Centuries
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
A speech on the economic effects of migration, comparing two centuries
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-05-14
Reconciling Demand for Labour Migration with Public Concerns About Immigration: Germany and the UK
Anglo-German Foundation
This 64-page study investigates the reasons for public resistance to immigration in Germany and the UK
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-09-07
Achieving Outcomes for Children and Families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
ARACY
This 82-page paper reports on research (both primary research and a literature review), undertaken with the aim of demonstrating strategies for successful inclusion into Australian society of children and families from culturally and linguistically different (CaLD) backgrounds.
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-11-21
Cross-Border Labour Flows: Policy Issues, Options and Implications of Australia-Asian Relations
Asialink
A 119-page Australian policy paper focusing on problems arising in the Asian region from the increasing flow of workers between countries
Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-04-26
Policy Options to Support Climate-induced Migration
Asian Development Bank
This 15-page study underscores the urgency of developing policies, appropriate institutions and mechanisms to cope with the impact of climate change on migration
Immigration & Refugees, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-16
Australia's Most Recent Immigrants 2001
Australian Bureau of Statistics
A 194-page report studying recent shifts in Australian international migration and their impacts. Describes the influence of international migration on the Australian population distribution, the economic and social characteristics of recent arrivals
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-07-26
Housing Need and Provision for Recently Arrived Refugees in Australia
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
This 55-page report provides the findings of a study of the housing needs and provision for refugees in Australia. It incorporates an analysis of interviews with over 400 immigrants
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-10-27
Housing Need and Provision for Recently-Arrived Refugees in Australia
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
A 4-page policy bulletin describing the housing situation of recent refugees to Australia
Immigration & Refugees, HousingPosted: 2005-09-07
Isma - Listen: National Consultation on Eliminating Prejudice Against Arab and Muslim Australians
Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
A report summarising consultations with Arab and Muslim communities across Australia regarding discrimination and prejudice, with recommendations(One page with links to all sections)
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-10-14
Crime Prevention Programs for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 14-page Australian paper reviews the key criminal justice issues in relation to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and provides a summary of relevant protective and risk factors
Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-06-22
Refugees and Asylum Seekers: A guide to Key Resources and Recent Developments
Australian Parliamentary Library
An E-brief providing links to information and statistics on the world's refugees, asylum-seekers and others "of concern", tracing recent developments and exploring current issues
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-08-23
Australia's Migration Program
Australian Parliamentary Library Research and Information Service
This 18-page background note examines the change in focus from increasing Australia's population to meeting the labour needs of the economy
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-10-11
The Security-Migration Nexus
BICC
This 92-page German brief discusses the challenges and opportunities of African migration to EU countries
Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-26
A Preliminary Exploration of the Linkages between Refugees and Small Arms
Bonn International Center for Conversion
This 83-page paper explores the complex relationship beteen refugees and arms diffusion, and examines the sources of small arms available to refeugees
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-08-25
The Geography of Immigrant Skills: Educational Profiles of Metropolitan Areas
Brookings
A 32-page paper examining the vital role of immigrants in the U.S. labour market
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-06-13
Reforming U.S. Immigration Policy
Brookings Institution
A 15-page positioning paper setting out the key issues relating to US immigration reform
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-05-10
Muslims in Europe: A Short Introduction
Brookings Institution
This 6-page US analysis presents the basic facts and issues concerning Muslims in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-25
Strengthening Protection of Internally Displaced Persons: The UN's Role
Brookings Institution
This 9-page U.S. article urges a strengthened international response to situations of internal displacement
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-02-16
Protecting Displaced Migrants in South Africa
Brookings Institution
A US article examining the situation of displaced migrants in South Africa
Internal Displacement, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-06-24
The Migration-Displacement Nexus in Afghanistan
Brookings Institution
This US article considers the significance of the migration-displacement nexus in Afghanistan
Immigration & Refugees, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2009-05-10
Economic Mobility of Immigrants in the United States
Brookings Institution
A 14-page paper examining the impact of immigration on inequality and economic mobility in America
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-31
Briefing on Internally-Displaced Persons in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Brookings Institution
An 11-page statement on the condition of internally-displaced persons in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-05-23
Dimensions and Dynamics of Contemporary International Migration
Brookings Institution
This 16-page paper examines the dimensions and dynamics of contemporary international migration
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-03-27
The Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Persons: The OSCE Region
Brookings Institution
This 100-page occasional paper examines the extent to which the 3 million internally displaced people in the OSCE region are able to vote
Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-08
Protect or Neglect? Toward a More Effective United Nations Approach to the Protection of Internally Displaced Persons
Brookings Institution-John Hopkins SAIS Project and United Nations
This 102-page study examines how the U.N. has been providing protection to internally displaced persons and how to make that response more effective
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-11-29
Protecting Two Million Internally Displaced: The Successes and Shortcomings of the African Union in Darfur
Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement
This 64-page occasional paper provides a first hand account of the successes and shortcomings of the AU's intervention in Darfur, with recommendations for improving the AU's capacity
Immigration & Refugees, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-11-19
Barriers and Bridges: Access to Education for Internally Displaced Children
Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement
An 8-page paper drawing attention to the importance of understanding and overcoming the barriers faced by internally displaced children in accessing their right to education
Immigration & Refugees, EducationPosted: 2005-01-17
Regional Seminar on Internal Displacement in the Americas
Brookings-SAIS et al.
A 73-page report on a seminar held to examine current trends in internal displacement in the Americas and the response
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-07-19
Refugees and Regional Settlement: Balancing Priorities
Brotherhood of St. Laurence
This 69-page Australian report examines the refugee settlement experience in three Australian country towns
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-09-23
Refugees in The Labour Market: Looking for Cost-Effective Models of Assistance
Brotherhood of St. Laurence
A 34-page Australian report proposing models for cost-effective programmes to assist refugees to enter the workforce
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-10-12
Divisions of Labour: Rethinking Europe's Migration Policy
Bruegel Institute
A 74-page study of how the EU and member states should share responsibility for immigration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-28
Australia's Population Future
Business Council of Australia
A 53-page position paper arguing for a substantial population growth rate and the establishment of a national body to co-ordinate population policy issues
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-04-27
Improving Canada’s Immigration Policy
C.D. Howe Institute
A 5-page brief assessing Canada's current point system for selecting potential immigrants, which is based on applicants’ education and training, language skills and other characteristics, and makes recommendations for improvement
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-09-22
No Elexir of Youth: Immigration Cannot Keep Canada Young
C.D. Howe Institute
This 16-page Canadian backgrounder investigates the extent to which immigration might compensate for Canada's ageing population
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-26
Nowhere to turn? Responding to Partner Violence Against Immigrant and Visible Minority Women
Canadian Council on Social Development
This 50-page Canadian report examines partner violence among ethnic groups and proposes a co-ordinated response
Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-11
Making Connections: Social and Civil Engagement Among Canadian Immigrants
Canadian Council on Social Development
A 50-page report on the contribution made to Canadian society by immigrants
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-04-24
Migrants and the Global Financial Crisis
CEIP
This 8-page US policy brief explains how the global financial crisis has disproportionately affected migrants
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-12-22
International Labor Migration in a Globalizing Economy
CEIP
This 32-page US paper examines the net impact of migration on migrants, high-income countries and developing countries
Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-10-31
Deporting the Undocumented: A Cost Assessment
Center for American Progress
An 18-page U.S. study estimating the cost of deporting all undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S.
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-07-28
The Evolution of EU Asylum Policy
Center for European Integration Studies
This 48-page discussion paper traces the development of a European Asylum policy, the role of supranational and intergovernmental actors and the effect of Enlargement
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-02-03
Does It Matter Where Immigrants Work? Traded Goods, Non-Traded Goods and Sector Specific Employment
Center for European Integration Studies
A working paper using a sectoral approach to examining how immigrant labour affects a nation's production and trade
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-07-16
Does Integration Encourage Reconciliatory Attitudes among Diasporas?
Center for Global Studies
This 13-page US paper examines whether, among conflict-generated diasporas, more 'integration' encourages more reconciliatory attitudes?
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-09-17
America's New Welcome Mat: A Look at the Goals and Challenges of the US-VISIT program
Center for Immigration Studies
Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in support of the US-VISIT program
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-10
Immigration and Insecurity: Post-9/11 Fear in the United States
Center for International Studies
This 4-page essay takes a critical look at US immigration policy and practice since 9/11
Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-07-02
Looking to the Future
Center for Law and Social Policy
A 7-page U.S. commentary on how best to promote the healthy development, productivity and well-being of the children of immigrant families
Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-10-26
Opening the Door to Our Community: A Framework for Engaging Victoria's Newest Residents - Refugees, TPV Holders and Asylum Seekers
Centre for Applied Social Research
A 72-page Australian report on the success of an inner-urban service provider in easing the resettlement process for refugees on temporary protection visas, and asylum seekers
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-04-29
Language Services in Victoria's Health System: Perspectives of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Consumers
Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health
A 56-page Australian report on the perspectives of ethnically diverse patients on language services in the health system
Health, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-07-06
On the Risks of Unemployment: A Comparative Assessment of the Labour Market Success of Migrants in Australia
Centre for Economic Policy Research - ANU
A 36-page discussion paper analysing the risk of unemployment among male migrants compared to native-born Australians
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-04-30
'Integration' as a Process of Inclusion for Migrants: The Case of Long-Term Migrants in the EU
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 25-page critical assessment of what immigrant integration may involve at the EC and national levels
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-03-10
Growth and Immigration Scenarios for Turkey and the E.U.
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 16-page working paper arguing that immigration to Europe from Turkey may be greater if Turkey does not accede to the E.U. than if accession takes place
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-12-20
The Nexus betwen Immigration, Integration and Citizenship in the EU
Centre for European Policy Studies
A series of seminar papers addressing the nexus between immigration, integration and citizenship in the EU and the effects emerging from that relationship
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-04-12
Human Trafficking: Combatting an International Crisis
Centre for Independent Studies
A lecture on the origins, nature and effects of human trafficking, with proposals for effective responses.
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-11-07
The Open Front Door: Tourism, Border Control and National Security
Centre for Independent Studies
This 4-page report identifies weaknesses in Australia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-01-23
A New Approach: Breaking the Stalemate on Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Centre for Policy Development
This 52-page report comprehensively critiques Australia’s refugee and asylum policies and finds they are inhumane, ineffective and expensive
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-08-24
Immigration, Jobs, and the American Economy
Century Foundation
A 9-page issue brief offering a measure of the economic impact of immigrants to the U.S.
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-10-12
Immigration, Income and Productivity of Host Countries:
CEPII
This 41-page French working paper investigates the contribution of immigration to income and productivity of host countries
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-19
Unions and Upward Mobility for Immigrant Workers,"
CEPR
A 16-page US study of the effects of unionization on immigrant workers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-03-25
The Externalisation of the EU’s Labour Immigration Policy: Towards Mobility or Insecurity Partnerships?
CEPS
This 43-page working paper looks at the dynamics affecting the external dimensions of the EU’s labour immigration policy. It assesses the role and functions of mobility partnerships as a mechanism for governing circular migration schemes that allow the temporary movement of individuals for employment purposes between EU member states and non-EU countries
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-02
Germany's Regularisation of November 2006: Committed to an EU Immigration Policy?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary on the internal and European ramifications of Germany's recent regularisation of irregular residents
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Interculturalism: Europe and its Muslims in Search of Sound Societal Models
CEPS
This 190-page book examines the staus of multiculturalism and assimilation in respect of Muslims in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2011-06-13
Legal Immigration: Time for Europe to Play Its Hand?
CEPS
A 20-page working paper recapitulating the main phases of Community action in respect of legal immigration for economic reasons
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Integration: An Ever-Closer Challenge
CEPS
This 18-page working document argues for closer integration to be a key point of the EU's migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Informing the Asylum Debate
CEPS
This 4-page background briefing aims to inform the debate about the issues relevant to asylum in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-04
A Farewell to Open Borders? The Danish Approach
CEPS
This 14-page paper seeks to clarify a few basic elements to help counter future ‘plots’ against free movement within Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-11
Informing the Immigration Debate
CEPS
This background briefing aims to inform the debate about immigration for the political parties as they prepare for the EP elections and address the voting public
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-21
European Islam: Challenges for Public Policy and Society
CEPS
This 227-page study addresses the main issues concerning the presence of Islam in Europe
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-11-21
The Securitisation of Islam in Europe
CEPS
This 17-page research paper summarises the main hypotheses and results of the research on the securitisation of Islam. It presents recommendations to facilitate the greater inclusion of Muslims within European public spheres
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-07
Civic Integration of Third-Country Nationals: Nationalism versus Europeanisation in the Common EU Immigration Policy
CEPS
This 46-page European paper assesses the tensions inherent in the relationship between civic integration programmes and the principles of legal certainty, proportionality and non-discrimination
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-23
EU Migration Policy: An A-Z
CER
This 20-page briefing explains the EU's growing role in migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-28
Schengen Should Go West as Well as East
CER
An essay discussing the possible extension of Europe's Schengen area
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-01-28
Right-Wing Extremism and the Well-Being of Immigrants
CESifo
This 25-page working paper analyzes the effects of right-wing extremism on the well-being of immigrants based on data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) for the years 1984 to 2006 merged with state-level information on election outcomes
Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-19
The Influence of Labor Taxes on the Migration of Skilled Workers
CESifo
This 27-page working paper investigates empirically the role of taxes on labor for the stock of expatriates and the migration flows of skilled workers
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-12-13
Why do Low- and High-Skill Workers Migrate? Flow Evidence from France
CESifo
This 35-page paper investigates whether standard determinants influence international migration of workers to France with the same intensity across different skill levels
Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-11-10
Are Immigration Policies that Induce Skilled (Unskilled) Migration Beneficial (Harmful) for the Host Country?
CESifo
A 22-page paper investigating the welfare consequences of immigration policies
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-29
Individual Attitudes Towards Immigrants: Welfare State Determinants Across Countries
CESifo
This 46-page discussion paper analyses welfare state determinants of individual attitudes towards immigrants and their interaction with labour market drivers of preferences
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-23
Workers without Borders? Culture, Migration and the Political Limits to Globalization
CESifo
This 40-page working paper examines the role of cultural factors in driving the politics and shape of migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-18
The Role of Immigration in Sustaining the Social Security System: A Political Economy Approach
CESifo
This 45-page working paper explores the concept that immigrants benefit the economy because they help pay for the old
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-06-13
Migration and Networks: Does Education Matter More than Gender?
CESifo
This 44-page paper looks at the impact of networks on international migration flows to OECD countries. In particular, we look at whether diaspora effects are different across education levels and gender
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-04-23
Après Nous Le Déluge: Fertility and the Intensity of Struggle against Immigration
CESifo
An 18-page working paper investigating why host countries allocate very limited resources to the struggle against illegal immigration
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-06-16
African Migration to Europe
CFR
A US backgrounder on the issues involved in African migration to Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
The Economic Logic of Illegal Immigration
CFR
A 62-page US report appproaching the subject of immigration through the lens of economics
Immigration & Refugees, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-04-20
Slilled Emigration and Skill Creation: A Quasi Experiment
CGD
This 65-page working paper studies the impact of the migration of of highly-educated Fijians on the country's human capital
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-10-20
Beyond Aid: Migration as a Tool for Disaster Recovery
CGD
This 4-page US policy brief explores the various legal channels through which the U.S. government could, after future overseas disasters, leverage the power of migration to help limited numbers of people
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-06-08
Economics and Emigration: Trillion-dollar Bills on the Sidewalk?
CGD
This 32-page US working paper sketches a four-point research agenda on the effects of emigration
Immigration & Refugees, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-23
Economics and Emigration: Trillion-Dollar Bills on the Sidewalk?
CGD
This US paper investigates why economists studying the effects of migration focus on the effects of immigration on nonmigrants in destination countries. It sketches a four-point research agenda on the effects of emigration and argues that barriers to emigration deserve a research priority that is commensurate with their likely colossal economic effects
Immigration & Refugees, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-08
The Microeconomic Determinants of Emigration and Return Migration
CGD
This 53-page paper investigates the economic determinants behind decisions to migrate and decisions to return home
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-06-05
Skill Flow: A Fundamental Reconsideration of Skilled-Worker Mobility and Development
CGD
This 49-page paper considers whether the migration of skilled workers represents a threat to developing countries
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-09-09
A Labor Mobility Agenda for Development
CGDev
This 28-page US paper argues that every rich country should consider its immigration policy to be part of its international development policy, and vice versa
International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-01-29
The UN Refugee Convention at 60: The Challenge for Europe
Chatham House
This 12-page UK briefing paper addresses Europe's lost reputation as a champion of the rights of the refugee
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-03-23
The Palestinian Refugee Issue: A Palestinian Perspective
Chatham House
A 12-page UK paper offering a Palestinian perspective on the Palestinian refugee issue
Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-02-25
Responding to Migration from Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Libya
Chatham House
This 8-page UK briefing paper spells out the lessons learned from the policy responses to the migration crisis caused by the upheaval in Libya
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-11-11
Human Tide: The Real Migration Crisis
Christian Aid
A 28-page report drawing attention to the forthcoming global migration crisis likely to follow the deepening effects of climate change
Immigration & Refugees, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-06-18
The Emerging European Refugee Policy: Does it Live up to the Standards of the Geneva Convention?
Cicero Foundation
This 9-page address to an international seminar comments on the EU's efforts to harmonize asylum law and policy
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-02-03
In Search of Shelter: Mapping the Effects of Climate Change on Human Migration and Displacement
CIESN et al.
This 36-page report explores how climate change is already causing people to leave their homes, and details some of the specific ways displacement may occur over the next decades
Climate Change & Environment, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-06-17