MIPEX-R: How do Regions perform in the area of migrant integration? — REGIN Webinar on 4 April at 12 noon
Join the REGIN WEBINAR on the 4th of April – 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Topic: “MIPEX-R: How do Regions perform on integration of migrants?”
What is the REGIN project?
The Regions for Migrants & Refugees Integration – REGIN Project was created to mainstream migrant and refugee integration within social cohesion policies at regional level, by building a common framework to facilitate, guide and improve the performance of regions through innovative tools.
About the Webinar
During this webinar, the Migration Policy Group (MPG) and Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB) will present the main findings of the comparative analysis of integration policies in 25 EU Regions. In addition, MPG will present a new handbook that offers guidance to regional level stakeholders and practitioners on how to develop inclusive migrant integration policies. Then, representatives from the Commission, Committee of Regions and Council of Europe will discuss the role of Regions on integration matters within a multi-governance and multi-stakeholder approach.
Webinar agenda
Introduction by Giacomo Solano, Head of Research at MPG (5 minutes)
Presentation of the main findings of the REGIN Comparative Report by Carmine Conte, MPG policy analyst and Francesco Pasetti, CIDOB researcher (15 minutes)
Presentation of the MIPEX-R Handbook for Self-Assessment, by Stefano Deodati, MPG Junior Policy Analyst (10 minutes)
Inputs from representatives of EU and International institutions on the role of Regions on integration matters: (15minutes)
- Katerina Dimitrakopoulou, European Commission DG HOME – Head of Sector in Integration
- Kuby Bert, European Committee of the Regions – Head of Unit, Commission for Citizenship, Governance, Institutional and External Affairs (CIVEX)
- Ivana d’Alessandro, Council of Europe, Head of Intercultural Cities Unit
Q/A session and key conclusion, Giacomo Solano, Head of Research at MPG (15 minutes)
How to join the Webinar?
In order to join the Webinar, please REGISTER HERE or by clicking on the button below.
About the Migration Policy Group (MPG)
MPG is an independent think-and-do-tank based in Brussels. MPG’s purpose is rooted in its ability to inspire networks to provide evidence-based projects, research and campaigns in the areas of integration, migration and anti-discrimination.