The Integration Futures Working Group, an initiative of MPI Europe, has brought together senior integration policymakers and experts, civil-society representatives, and private-sector leaders to explore new ways of thinking about and addressing integration-related challenges—from adapting to labor-market and demographic changes, to conceptualizing and communicating shared values. The most promising approaches, highlighted in this infographic, are … Continue reading
Policymakers are looking for ways to help newcomers settle in quickly and bridge social divides by fostering connections among diverse groups, both because immigration is increasing and because of concerns over anti- immigrant sentiment. Among the most promising new tools to reinvigorate integration policy is behavioural insights, an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach that draws on ndings … Continue reading
Comparing the Three Scenarios In the Status Quo scenario, real GDP grows by an average annual rate of 1.85 per cent between 2017 and 2040. Under the medium immigration scenario, the 450,000 immigrants arriving in Canada in 2040 contribute 0.45 percentage points to average annual real GDP growth of 1.94 per cent over the forecast … Continue reading
While the treatment of immigrant integration diverges significantly across the European Union (EU), Member States increas- ingly share an acceptance that the expected outcomes have thus far failed to materialise. A fresh approach to integration across the European Union is urgently needed, especially in the current climate, where social cohesion and economic resil- ience are … Continue reading