Immigration & Refugees


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Migration, Displacement and the Arab Spring: Lessons to Learn

Brookings

This US commentary considers lessons that may be learned from the Arab Spring experience over the last year about international responses to migration and displacement

Immigration & Refugees, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-27

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dignity, Safety and Health for Refugees

AEI

A US article criticising UNHCR's procedures for determining refugee status

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-05-02

Addressing Climate Change and Migration in Asia and the Pacific

ADB

This 94-page report is designed to generate policy responses to climate-induced migration in the Asia/Pacific region

Climate Change & Environment, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2012-03-30

"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

Playing God with Sanctuary

A Just Australia, Oxfam Australia

A 32-page study of Australia's refugee system

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-06-26

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

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