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Policy Brief 4 - Enhancing migrant support systems: bridging gaps in pre-migration, integration, and institutional roles

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Within the framework of AspirE's WP3, network mapping was conducted in selected countries across the EU and Asia using the 'Network Canvas' software. The analysis highlights the structure and functions of social networks in the re/migration decision-making processes of respondents. Findings indicate that respondents predominantly rely on personal networks, driven by trust. In contrast, intermediary actors, social media, and digital networks play a secondary role in their social network preferences. Personal networks provide practical, emotional, and financial support, but this heavy reliance on informal sources often exposes prospective migrants to exploitation and vulnerability. To address these challenges, this Policy Brief recommends: to strengthen the role of embassies and consulates; to enhance pre-migration orientation and skills development programmes; to promote the integration role of social networks; and to empower educational institutions to support migration.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19296378

Authors: Roblain, Antoine, Sizaire, Laure, Fresnoza-Flot, Asuncion

Institution: Université Libre de Bruxelles

Language: English

Topic: Migration, Refugees, and Integration

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Award: Decision making of aspiring (re)migrants to and within the EU: the case of labour market-leading migrations from Asia