Immigration & Refugees


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Safeguarding Asylum: Sustaining Canada's Commitments to Refugees

House of Commons - Canada

This 82-page Canadian report studies refugee issues

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-06-19

Securing the UK Border: The Home Office's Vision and Strategy for the Future

Home Office, FCO - UK

A 29-page document setting out a strategy for reforming the UK immigration ysystem

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-04-03

Race and the Criminal Justice System: An Overview of the Complete Statistics 2004-2005

Home Office - UK

A 47-page UK report presenting a summary of key findings about black and ethnic minorities' experience of the criminal justice system

Crime, Law & Order , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-11-21

Evaluating ERF and Challenge Fund Services Report

Home Office - UK

A 69-page UK report on the views of refugees on the services provided by two funds focusing on social needs in regugee communities

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-11-21

Trafficking for the Purpose of Labour Exploitation: A Literature Review

Home Office - UK

A 31-page report summarizing the findings of a literature review on the trafficking of people to the UK for the purposes of labour exploitation

Crime, Law & Order , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-03-26

The Gateway Protection Programme: An Evaluation

Home Office - UK

A 32-page overview of Research and research exploring the integration of refugees resettled under the UK’s Gateway Protection Programme in four English cities

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-02-05

The European Refugee Fund (ERF) ll 2005–2007: An Evaluation of ERF II 2006

Home Office - UK

The 18-page report of a UK initiative funded by the EU to support efforts made by Member States to support the integration of refugees

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-02-06

Organised Immigration Crime: A Post-conviction Study

Home Office - UK

This 48-page UK report outlines the findings of an interview programme conducted with prisoners convicted of of people-smuggling/trafficking offences. The research was commissioned to provide a fuller understanding of the market dynamics of facilitated ilegal entry into the UK

Immigration & Refugees , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-07-13

Factors Affecting Participation in Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes and Successful Reintegration: A Review of the Evidence

Home Office - UK

A 23-page UK report on factors affecting participation in assisted voluntary return programmes for asylum seekers and others

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-15

Control of Immigration: Statistics United Kingdom, 2004

Home Office - U.K.

A 43-page compilation of immigration statistics for the U.K. in 2004

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-08-23

Asylum Statistics United Kingdom 2004

Home Office - U.K.

This 92-page report provides statistics relating to asylum applications to the U.K. in 2004, and their outcomes

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-08-23

EU-Enlargement, Migration and Trafficking in Women

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

A 160-page report analysing the interrelation between trafficking in women and migration of women seeking work abroad, in the context of EU-Enlargement

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-11-05

The Illegal Employment of Foreigners in Europe

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

This 4-page article analyzes the reasons underlying the growth of illegal employment and proposes some appropriate policy responses

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-03-15

Mapping Social Cohesion: 2009 Scanlon Foundation Report

Grattan Institute

The 14-page transcript of an Australian seminar focusing on contemporary immigration and immigrant’s experiences of connectedness, social justice, sense of belonging and worth

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2010-07-09

Climate Change, Migration, and Conflict: Receiving Communities under Pressure

GMF

One of a series of eight eight background papers investigating the causes and repercussions of environmental migration

Climate Change & Environment , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-07-23

Migration in an Interconnected World: New Directions for Action

Global Commission on International Migration

This 90-page report offers a comprehensive analysis of key global policy issues in international migration

Immigration & Refugees , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2005-10-09

Promoting the Rights of Migrants

GFMD

This 36-page conference paper examines the international legal frameworks for protecting migrant rights, focusing in particular on international conventions.It then discusses the implementation of these international legal norms at the national level and the role that both destination andsource countries play in promoting the rights of migrants.

Immigration & Refugees , Human Rights Posted: 2008-11-19

Diversity as a Foreign Policy Asset

German Marshall Fund of the United States

This 31-page paper urges Europe to follow the US example and ensure that demographic changes are reflected in the makeup of governments, foreign policy and foreign services

Foreign Policy , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-07-07

Transatlantic Trends : Immigration

German Marshall Fund

This 32-page international public opinion survey addresses immigration and integration issues including national identity, citizenship, migration management policies, national security, and the economic opportunities and challenges brought on by migrants.

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2008-11-25

Refugees from Africa: Can a Marshall Plan Help?

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

This 4-page commentary addresses issues raised by African immigration to Europe

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2004-08-25

Legal Status at Entry, Economic Performance and Self-Employment Proclivity: A Bi-National Study of Immigrants

German Institute for Economic Research

This 42-page discussion paper uses a bi-national survey on immigrant performance to study the role of legal status at entry, the choice between full-time employment and entrepreneurship, and economic success

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-02-14

Self-Employment Dynamics Across the Business Cycle: Migrants Versus Natives

German Institute for Economic Research

A 54-page German discussion paper examining the relationships between unemployment, self-employment, employment and the business cycle for migrants

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-12-04

Between Mohammed and Mammon: Muslims in the Netherlands

French Institute of International Relations

A 10-page article on the position of Muslims in Dutch society

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-10-18

Immigration and the Welfare State in Canada: Growing Conflicts, Constructive Solutions

Fraser Institute

A 61-page paper examining the causes of the decline in the economic performance of recent immigrants to Canada and the relevance of Canada's immigrant selection process

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-10-12

Canada

Fraser Institute

A critique of Canada's existing refugee system

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-01-07

Shifting Demographics Mean New Opportunities, New Responsibilities

Foundation for Child Development

A press release containing links to several U.S. articles highlighting the educational and health needs of immigrant children

Immigration & Refugees , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2004-07-06

The Hispanic Challenge

Foreign Policy magazine

This 12-page article argues that the persistent inflow of Hispanic immigrants threatens to divide the US into two peoples, two cultures, two languages

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-02-29

Immigration in Europe at a Time of Economic Hardship

FIIA

A 6-page Finnish briefing paper describing how the global recession is resetting the immigration debate in Europe

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-03-13

Sixty Years after the Magic Carpet Ride

Falk Institute

A 51-page Israeli paper examining the long-run effects of early childhood environment on social and economic outcomes

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-17

One Size Fits All? Tailored Integration Policies for Migrants in the European Union

European Policy Centre

This 50-page working paper calls for new thinking and policies to integrate groups of temporary migrants into European society

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2006-06-08

Development, Demography and Democracy: Driving Forces of International Migration

European Policy Centre

An article outlining the benefits and challenges that increased migration involves for European society, and calling for a global strategy for development and social justice

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-13

Migration Governance and the Lisbon Agenda

European Policy Centre

An article arguing that migration should in future be conceived as part of the overall governance of key EU policies

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-13

The Hague Programme: Tampere's Modest Successor

European Policy Centre

A paper commenting on EU countries' reluctance to agree common strategies on labour migration and international crime and terrorism

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-13

Housing and Integration of Migrants in Europe

Eurofound

This 112-page report presents successful practices and strategies for integrating migrants into local communities

Immigration & Refugees , Housing Posted: 2008-01-10

Intra-EU Labour Migration: Flows, Effects and Policy Responses

ETUI

This 40-page working paper provides an overview of the debate on intra-EU labour migration. It outlines the different options open to and taken by member states regarding the issue of freedom of movement within the European Union

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-05-26

Student Flows and Migration: An Empirical Analysis

ERN CESifo

A 29-page working paper examining the impact of student flows to the U.S. on subsequent migration

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-08-22

Immigration and Wages: Methodological Advancements Confirm Modest Gains for Native Workers

EPI

A 29-page US briefing paper shows that immigration has a small positive effect on wages for native-born workers, including less educated workers

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-02-07

An Immigration System Where Everybody Wins

EPI

A US article indicating that research makes a strong case that immigration brings economic benefits not just for individual immigrant workers and their families, but also for native-born workers

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-12

Towards a Common European Asylum Policy

EPC

A 17-page issue paper examining the EU's progress towards developing a Common European Asylum Policy

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2006-10-27

Beyond Stockholm: Overcoming the Inconsistencies of Immigration Policy

EPC

This 98-page working paper offers suggestions about a future European immigration and asylum policy

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2010-01-11

Europe’s Policy Options for Fighting the Illegal Employment of Migrant Workers

EIPA

A 9-page article examining legislation within Europe for imposing sanctions against employers of irregular migrants

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-03-11

Migration, Trade, Capital and Development: Substitutes, Complements and Policies

Economic Growth Center

An 18-page US discussion paper examining the effects of migration on the origin and destination countries

Immigration & Refugees , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2007-02-24

The Impact of Migration from the New EU Member States on Native Workers

DWP

A 41-page paper examining the impact of migration from the new EU member states on the labour market outcomes of natives in the UK

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-06-13

Principles for an Immigration Policy to Strengthen and Expand the American Middle Class

Drum Major Institute

A 20-page U.S. report arguing that immigration policy is sound only if if it helps to strengthen and expand America's middle class

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-12-14

Freedom of Speech, Battle over Values and the Political Symbolism of the Muhammed Drawings

DIIS

This 26-page Danish paper examines the origins of thew Danish cartoon crisis

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-03-28

Transnational Returns and Reconstruction in Post-War Bosnia-Herzegovina

DIIS

A 4-page Danish brief examining the return strategies of refugees to profoundly changed circumstances in their homeland

Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-06-13

The Securitisation of Migration: A Risky Strategy for Europe

DIIS

a 7-page Danish brief examining the extent to which immigration has become a securitised issue in Europe

Immigration & Refugees , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2007-04-28

European Strategies for Reducing 'Unwanted' Immigration

DIIS

A 10-page Danish brief discussing the strategies used by European states to reduce 'unwanted' immigration

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2007-04-28

The Extraterritorialisation of Asylum and the Advent of "Protection Lite"

DIIS

This 31-page Danish working paper explores the growing nexus of "external" or "extraterritorial" policies in the developing EU asylums and immigration policy

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2007-01-31

After Enlargement: Europe's New Migration System

DIIS

A 7-page Danish brief stressing the importance of the underlying demographics and labour market dynamics on future East-West migration in Europe

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2006-12-07

Tradeoffs Between Equality and Difference: The Crisis of Dutch Multiculturalism in Cross-Channel Perspective

DIIS

This 10-page Danish brief examines the outcomes of Dutch integration policies in a cross-national European perspective

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2006-12-07

Multiculturalism in Denmark and Sweden

DIIS

This 10-page Danish brief compares the policies and practice of multiculturalism and integration in Denmark and Sweden

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2006-12-07

Climate of Displacement, Climate for Protection?

DIIS

This 7-page Danish article looks at existing categories of forced migrants in the context of climate change to analyse protection possibilities

Immigration & Refugees , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-12-13

Skilled Migration: Boon or Bane? The Role of Policy Intervention

DIIS

A 22-page Danish working paper on the brain drain and the role of policy intervention

Immigration & Refugees , International Development Posted: 2009-10-27

Cargo Cult in Africa: Remittances and the State in Tanzania

DIIS

This 23-page Danish working paper explores the current celebration of remittances in Tanzania as a magic bullet for the creation of development and economic growth

International Development , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-07-02

A Comparison of Australian and Canadian Immigration Policies and Labour Market Outcomes

Dept. of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs - Australia

A 52-page study examining differences in the labour market outcomes of immigrants to Australia and Canada

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-01-09

Measures to Improve Settlement Outcomes for Humanitarian Entrants

Dept. of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs - Australia

A 26-page Australian discussion paper designed to elicit views on how to improve settlement outcomes for humanitarian entrants to Australia

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-10-26

People on the Move: A Study of Migrant Movement Patterns to and from New Zealand

Department of Labour - New Zealand

This 103-page report examines migrant movement patterns in and out of New Zealand and explores the characteristics of those spending lengthy periods out of the country

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-04-26

Skilled Migrants in New Zealand: Employers' Perspectives

Department of Labour - New Zealand

A 108-page report of a survey of New Zealand employers to ascertain their perspectives on the skilled migrants they had hired

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-02-11

Developing a New Zealand Settlement Knowledge Base

Department of Labour - New Zealand

This 43-page report is the second of a significant settlement research project that aims to identify and measure indicators for the systematic approach that the New Zealand Government has implemented. This approach aims to strengthen settlement outcomes for new migrants and refugees who have come to live and work in New Zealand

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-11

Migration Trends 2005/06

Department of Labour

This 121-page report tracks and comments on changes in the nature of migration to New Zealand

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-02-07

The Changing Settlement Experience of New Migrants

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs - Australia

This 168-page Australian report provides a detailed examination of the settlement experiences of new migrants during their first year and a half in Australia

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-01-18

Australian Citizenship: Much More than a Ceremony

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

A 30-page Australian discussion paper examining developments in citizenship testing in the UK, the US, Canada and the Netherlands

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-09-25

The Changing Labour Force Experiences of New Migrants

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs - Australia

This 78-page Australian report surveys the evidence relating to the labour force experience of new migrants to Australia

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-01-18

New Migrant Outcomes

Department of Immigration and Citizenship - Australia

This 62-page report presents key findings from a longitudinal survey of immigrants to Australia and highlights a dramatic fall in immigrant unemployment

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-22

Population Flows: Immigration Aspects 2007-08 Edition

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

This 141-page Australian report provides detailed information on the composition, size and operation of Australia\'s Migration, Temporary Entry and Humanitarian Programs. It includes assessments of migrant outcomes such as labour market performance and citizenship rates, and reports on the range of settlement services offered to migrants

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-03-03

Essays on Integration and Participation

Demos

A 72-page collection of essays by Dutch and British participants in a series of seminars held to discuss experiences of integration and multiculturalism

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2008-11-04

Outsourcing Migration Management: EU, Power, and the External Dimension of Asylum and Immigration Policy

Danish Institute for International Studies

This 20-page working paper explores the growing link between EU's migration priorities and its foreign policy agenda

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2006-01-24

The Development Dimension of Migrant Transfers

Danish Institute for International Studies

This 41-page Danish working paper addresses fundamental questions relating to the role of remittances in the migration-development nexus

Immigration & Refugees , International Development Posted: 2004-10-06

Dynamics of Return and Sustainable Reintegration in a "Mobile Livelihoods" Perspective

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 27-page Danish working paper arguing that the mobile livelihood patterns and capacities of displaced populations must be taken into account when donors and agencies plan and support such processes

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-09-28

Refugees, Security and Development: Current Experience and Strategies of Protection and Assistance in "The Region of Origin"

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 37-page Danish working paper proposing a framework for analysing the strategies, conditions and options for support to refugee areas in countries neighbouring those in conflict

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-09-27

Diasporas and Conflict Resolution: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?

Danish Institute for International Studies

This 16-page Danish brief discusses a number of issues surrounding the complex and sometimes ambiguous role of diasporas and exiles in conflicts in their countries of origin

Immigration & Refugees , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2006-03-11

The Refugee Problem: Looking Toward Afghanistan’s Long-Term Stability

CSIS

This 3-page US brief examines the plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan

Immigration & Refugees , Human Rights Posted: 2008-12-18

Refugees and Employment: The Effect of Visible Difference on Discrimination

CSCR

This 50-page Australian study examines the existence of discrimination against skilled refugees in the labour market

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-27

Immigration Reform: Brief Synthesis of Issue

CRS

A 6-page US report synthesizing the major elements of immigration reform in the 110th Congress

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-05-15

Immigration Reform: Brief Synthesis of the Issue

CRS

A 6-page report synthesizing the major elements of immigration reform facing the 110th US Congress

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-02-20

Afghan Refugees: Current Status and Future Prospects

CRS

A21-page US report on the situation and prospects of Afghan refugees

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-02-12

U.S. Immigration Policy on Permanent Admissions

CRS

This 40-page US report examines the issues influencing the debate on permanent admissions to the US

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-08-04

The Plight of North Koreans in China and Beyond

Crisis Group

This 48-page report examines the plight of North Koreans fleeing their homeland

Immigration & Refugees , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2006-10-27

Islam and Identity in Germany

Crisis Group

One of a series of reports on Islam and Islamism in Europe, this 41-page report focuses on the integration of Muslim immigrants to Germany

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2007-03-15

France and Its Muslims: Riots, Jihadism and Depoliticisation

Crisis Group

The executive summary and recommendations of a report analysing the causes of unrest among the French Muslim population

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-03-10

EU Visas and the Western Balkans

Crisis Group

A 26-page report criticising EU visa policy towards the Western Balkans countries

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-12-02

Disengagement and its Discontents: What Will the Israeli Settlers Do?

Crisis Group

A 29-page background report describing the Israeli disengagement plan, mapping out the settler constituencies that are bracing for it and assessing the scenarios being contemplated

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-07-11

The AU's Mission in Darfur: Bridging the Gaps

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy briefing claims that the response of the international community to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur is inadequate

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-07-11

Nurturing Instability: Lebanon’s Palestinian Refugee Camps

Crisis Group

This 46-page report examines conditions in Lebanon's Palestine refugee camps and recommends steps to improve the situation of their inhabitants and reduce risks

Immigration & Refugees , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-02-19

Crisis in Sri Lanka

Crisis Group

A media release calling for action to minimize the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Sri Lanka

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-04-20

Afghanistan: What Now for Refugees?

Crisis Group

This 39-page report examines the renewed population displacement and the consequences of the government’s inability to ensure security and basic services for the returnees

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-09-11

The Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora after the LTTE

Crisis Group

This 34-page report examines political dynamics within the Tamil diaspora since May 2009, as Tamils abroad adapt to the LTTE’s defeat

Governance & Politics , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-02-24

Giving Meaning to "Never Again": Seeking an Effective Response to the Crisis in Darfur and Beyond

Council on Foreign Relations

This 45-page report examines Darfur in the context of lessons learned from Rwanda, and recommends how to end this crisis and avoid future ones

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-09-30

Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism and U.S. Policy

Congressional Research Service

A 19-page U.S. report on the humanitarian crises in Darfur and South Sudan, terrorism implications and U.S. responses

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-08-15

Immigration Enforcement Within the United States

Congressional Research Service

An 82-page report on issues raised by immigration enforcement and the unauthorized alien population in the United States

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-04-25

Muslims in Europe: Integration Policies in Selected Countries

Congressional Research Service

This 47-page U.S. report examines the integration of Muslims in the U.K., France, Germany and Spain

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-12-13

Immigration Policy on Expedited Removal of Aliens

Congressional Research Service

This 23-page U.S. report considers proposals to extend mandatory expedited removal of aliens to those in the country's interior

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-10-12

Connecting Communities in Neighbourhoods

Communities and Local Government - UK

A 35-page UK guide for organisations working with refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers in neighbourhood renewal schemes

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-02-20

The Europeanisation of Consular Affairs: The Case of Visa Policy

Clingendael

This 23-page Dutch discussion paper studies how the Europeanisation of the consular function affects the consular administrations of Schengen member states

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2006-11-01

Muslims in the Netherlands: Tensions and Violent Conflict

Clingendael

This 28-page Dutch essay gives an overview of radicalisation and tensions and violent conflicts involving (elements of) Muslim communities in the Netherlands

Immigration & Refugees , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-05-28

Community Cohesion Impact Assessment and Community Conflict Prevention Tool

CLG- UK

A 24-page UK guidance tool designed for local authorities to test whether planned activitiies are likely to have a positive impact on community cohesion

Social Policy , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-02-06

Empowering Muslim Women: Case Studies

CLG - UK

A 52-page UK selection of case studies providing a snapshot of work taking place to empower Muslim women to play a more active role in society

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-01-30

The Drivers of Black and Asian People's Perceptions of Racial Discrimination by Public Services

CLG

The 142-page findings of UK research designed to understand the drivers of black and Asian people's perceptions of racial discrimination in public services

Immigration & Refugees , Governance & Politics Posted: 2008-01-17

Managing the Impacts of Migration: A Cross-Government Approach

CLG

A 48-page document setting out the UK Government's approach to managing the impacts of international migration locally and nationally

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-06-13