MPG’s editorial article published on the OECD Forum
An editorial article by MPG, written by Isabelle Chopin and Richard Girling, has been published on the OECD Forum. The article, entitled ‘The paradox of long-term integration prospects for Ukrainian refugees: How countries welcoming the most are the least prepared’, is MPG’s second op-ed piece to be published on the forum.
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About the article
While acknowledging the short-term needs of refugees fleeing Ukraine, the article shines a spotlight on the refugees’ longer-term integration and inclusion prospects of their new host countries.
Although there is hope that the war in Ukraine will be resolved soon, history tells us that, in most cases, a majority of refugees will not be able to return to their home country in the near future. In other words, we need to be prepared for the long-haul.
In order to be prepared for the long-term, the authors stress the importance of measuring and monitoring refugee integration policy frameworks, citing the National Integration and Evaluation Mechanism (NIEM) tool in the process. In concluding, the authors not only echo their emphasis upon the long-term needs of refugees, but also call for support to be fairly and equitably applied to refugees of all backgrounds, regardless of their country of origin, nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, age or sexual orientation.
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.