The Re-Turn Project. Robert Nadler. Structure, Aims, and Challenges. SEEMIG Launching Conference, 19 Sept 2012

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1 Regions benefitting from returning migrants 3CE346P1 The Re-Turn Project Structure, Aims, and Challenges SEEMIG Launching Conference, 19 Sept 2012 Robert Nadler This project is implemented through the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme co-financed by the ERDF.

2 0. Structure 1. Background 2. Project structure 3. Data sources 4. Relevance 5. Sustainability

3 1. Background

4 2. Project structure Run time: Project Partners, 22 Associated Partners Budget: 2.1 Mio. EUR (of which 1.7 Mio. EUR ERDF) 8 Case study regions in 6 countries

5 2.1. Territorial focus Central Europe Programme

6 2.2. Territorial focus Partnership & Case study regions (1) Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography, Leipzig, DE (2) Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna, AT (3) International Organization for Migration, Prague, CZ (4) Requalification and Information Centre, Most, CZ (5) Association for Social and Labour Market Integration, Merseburg, DE (6) Minstry of Labour and Social Affairs Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg, DE (7) Mid-Pannon Regional Development Company, Szekesfehervar, HU (8) University of Szeged, Szeged, HU (9) National Union of Mountain Municipalities, Communities and Authorities, Torino, IT (10) Marshal s Office, Lodz, PL (11) Swietokrzyskie Voivodship, Kielce, PL (12) University of Maribor, Maribor, SI

7 2.3. Thematic focus & Target Groups Analysis (Return) migration patterns (Return) policies & tools Businesses HR needs in home regions Pilots Re-attract Re-integrate Re-employ Evaluation Handbook Memorandum of Understanding (1) Migrants (2) Businesses (3) Policy Makers (4) Intermediaries

8 2.4. Core Outputs Project Website

9 2.4. Core Outputs Remigration Visualisation Platform:

10 2.4. Core Outputs Toolkit: 10 Ideal type models of return assistance tools Re-Attraction Platforms: Website with concentrated information for remigrants Handbook: With lessons learnt from pilot activities Strategy Report: Transnational Policy Advice Closing Conference: Giving the results a public stage

11 3. Data sources There is no comprehensive data set! Existing alternatives Literature Review/Empirical Case Studies Eurostat; EU-LFS; ESS; SOEP Re-Turn Remigration Report Solution: Own surveys Business Survey Online Migrant Survey

12 3.1. Online Survey

13 3.2. Online Survey Sample 1913 respondents; they are Young 52% <35 84% < years old average: 37,3 Well educated Female In partnership Without children Returning to the region Prepared to return 22% PhD 59% univ. 15% voc/pre-uni 55% 45% 72% with partner 23% single 6% div./wid. 58% no children 42% with children 78% region returnees 22% country returnees 63% consider return 37% don t consider

14 3.3. Online Survey Results Motives Mainly work-related motives leading to emigration; Mainly private reasons to return; A big share of emigrants don t want to return! Ressources Work experience; Further qualification; Financial capital accumulated while being abroad; Social networks Problems Big fear of return! Difficult labour markets at home! No knowledge about return support! Family context relevant!

15 4.1. Relevance thematic aspects Brain drain & Lack of skilled labour Circumstances of return: Why do people come back? Drivers, Motives,? Brain re-gain through return? Who comes back? Returnees as target group for businesses HR strategies? Return to home = easy social re-integration? Return migration as chance for rural areas? What strategy do policy makers use?

16 4.2. Relevance - tools Communication Website, Newsletter, Radio&TV interviews, Press Releases, Press Articles (e.g. Die Zeit, Los Angeles Times, Le Nouvel Observateur), Briefings with Politicians, Flyers, Post Cards, Documentary Film Practical knowledge Core outputs as products Pilot activities incl. Evaluation Feedback and dialogue Between Science and Stakeholders: Research Advisory Group (RAG) Transnationally between Stakeholders: Transnational Advisory Board (TAB), Transnational pilot task forces In the case study regions: Regional task forces (RTF) With businesses, labour offices & remigrants Regional & transnational trainings and workshops

17 5. Sustainability Capacity building through trainings Quality Management through internal and external evaluation Policy Making Regional Strategies revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) & Brussels Workshop Pilot activities obliged to develop sustainability concept Re-Turn in the Alpine Space Policy Cycle Fits into all 3 types

18 Any Questions?

19 Regions benefitting from returning migrants 3CE346P1 Thanks for your attention! Dr. Thilo Lang, Project Coordination Robert Nadler, Project Management Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography This project is implemented through the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme co-financed by the ERDF.