Migrant Integration Policy Index - Belgium launch

MPG presents the Migrant Integration Index at a conference discussing how Belgium scores in the MIPEX and how integration policies for legal migrants in Belgium can be improved

The Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) will be launched in Brussels at a public conference held by the Roi Baudouin Foundation.

MPG will explain the methodology of the Index policy comparisons, while Dirk Jacobs of the Université Libre de Bruxelles will present the Belgian results. Representatives from Portugal and Sweden will present practical examples of implementing integration policies in their respective countries followed by an open debate.

Managed by MPG and the British Council with a network of more than 20 partner organisations, the MIPEX aims to improve the quality of debate on the integration of migrants in Europe - an area riddled with misconceptions and fears - by providing the ground for fact-based arguments and European comparisons.

What is MIPEX?

MIPEX is a handy quick-reference guide to migrant integration policies in Europe. Using over 100 policy indicators it scores countries on six key dimensions of integration policy.
Policies are given a 1-3 score. A score of 3 signifies that a policy sets the most favourable conditions for migrant integration. Here best practice is defined by European Directives, Council of Europe Conventions and NGO proposals.
Alongside the policy indicators, the Index also provides a rich fact file of background information on migration for each country.
MIPEX is available as a paper publication and as an extensive on-line searchable database.

Event details

Venue:	Crowne Plaza Hotel
Address:	3 rue Gineste Street
	Brussels Belgium 1210
Date:	04 Jun 2008
Time:	09:30 - 13:00
Email:	proj@kbs-frb.be

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