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Age & Generation in Canada’s Migration Law, Policy, & Programming

by Christina Clark-Kazak, York University [RRN/CRS Policy Brief Submitted to the Government of Canada, December 2, 2016] Executive Summary Age and generation are central to forced migration experiences and processes for several reasons. First, different demographic profiles exist in different migration contexts, with age issues factoring into migration decisions and policymaking. Second, people at different … Continue reading Age & Generation in Canada’s Migration Law, Policy, & Programming

Shifting the focus of migration back home: Perspectives from Southern Africa.

 Loren B. Landau and Darshan Vigneswaran raise three fundamental critiques about how contemporary migration and development debates are likely to affect sub-Saharan Africa. They suggest that the focus should shift from movements out of Africa to migration, displacement and urbanization within the continent in order to take into account the negative effects of migration on … Continue reading Shifting the focus of migration back home: Perspectives from Southern Africa.

Routes to illegal residence: A case study of immigration detainees in the United Kingdom

This paper investigates the various ways in which migrants to the United Kingdom become illegally resident. Drawing on findings from a pilot study of undocumented migrants held in detention centres in the United Kingdom, it explores why respondents had chosen to come to the United Kingdom, how they came, and how they ended up residing … Continue reading Routes to illegal residence: A case study of immigration detainees in the United Kingdom

UNHCR policy on refugee protection and solutions in urban areas

Just released UNHCR policy on urban refugees – release date September 2009

Breeding Fragmentation? Issues in the Policy and Practice of Decentralisation in Uganda

On Thursday 25th June 2009, an Issues Paper, Breeding Fragmentation? Issues in the Policy and Practice of Decentralisation in Uganda, was launched by Mr. Tom B. Matte, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Local Government The Paper is a result of research conducted in the districts of Moroto, Abim, Kotido, Kaabong, Lira, Gulu, Amuru, Bushenyi and Kasese. … Continue reading Breeding Fragmentation? Issues in the Policy and Practice of Decentralisation in Uganda