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