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