Practices of integration and local networks in Small and Medium-Sized Towns: Insights from the project PISTE
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Small and Medium Sized Towns, Political participation, Migration studies, IncorporationSynopsis
This book is based on empirical research in the four case studies of the project Piste. Firstly, a background analysis of the regulatory framework for the integration and participation of migrants has been conducted for all four countries and localities (Bebra, Germany; Ferimignano, Italy; Voio, Greece; Ninove, Belgium(. Through the analysis of the policy documents, it was possible to distinguish the intended goals of integration policy at the national, regional and local levels. Secondly, an empirical study of the local networks and the practices pursuing integration and political participation has been compiled using qualitative research methods like focus group interviews and up to 30 semi-structured interviews in each case study. The interviewees were key actors from politics and administration at municipal, regional and partly supra-regional level,
operators from social services acting independently or on behalf of the state, as well as actors from the civil society sector. The latter included representatives of immigrant associations as well as, in part, individuals of migrant origin who are holding political positions. These analyses represent a step towards policy experimentation and the final development of guidelines for the implementation of an integration and participation policy in small and medium-sized towns which will be useful to develop further participation instruments.
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Introduction - Incorporation and political participation of migrants in small cities
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Local practices of integration and local networksThe case of Bebra
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Local practices of integration and local networksThe case of Fermignano
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Local practices of integration and local networksThe case of Pentalofos
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Local practices of integration and local networksThe case of Ninove
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