Migrant Integration Policy Index
International launchThomas Huddleston,
Research Director
Migration Policy GroupInternational launch webinar | 9 December 2020

Webinar agenda#MIPEX2020@_MIPEX

2020 Migration Policy GroupWhat is MIPEX? www.mipex.eu• Most comprehensive tool to compare integration policies:• Number of indicators• Methodology with national experts & checks• Longitudinal scope (2007-2019)• Thematic scope (including health)• Geographic scope (52 countries)• Most cited international benchmark by policymakers, NGOs, media & research• Example: Draft Global Compact on Migration• Links between policies & outcomes: 130 peer reviewed scientific studies identifying
400+ links between MIPEX to integration outcomes for immigrants & the public• Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration – Draft REV 1,« 26 March 2018, section
30(a), p. 18).
2020 Migration Policy GroupIntegration policies as a key for public welcome
Studies link policies & public opinion
Virtuous vs. Vicious Cycle• Anti-immigrant threat• Xenophobia• Islamophobia• Social trust• Interaction
20192020 Migration
Migration Policy
Policy GroupGroupIntegration policies as a key to immigrants’ happinessStudies link policies & immigrant attitudes/outcomes• Life satisfaction• Identity, belonging & pride• Social trust• Voting• Conventional participation• Unconventional participation

2020 Migration Policy GroupStrong anti-discrimination policies slowly improveawareness, reporting & trust (work of Conrad Ziller)
Correlation MIPEX EU-MIDIS II: Reporting rates 2016

9080
70

LT60
LV

50

DK DEPL
LU
CY

EE

4030

ES20ATNLIE

FRSEUKFIBEPTSIELITMT

10020406080
Strength Anti-Discrimination Law (MIPEX)

100

Reporting rate discriminated immigrants

Knowledge of law discriminated immigrants

Correlation MIPEX EU-MIDIS II: Knowledge of law 2016

3530

FIIE

2520

DKCY DELT LU
ITMT ATES PL EL

15105NLSEUKSIBEFRPTEE
LV

020

406080Strength Anti-Discrimination Law (MIPEX)
2020 Migration Policy Group100

Dozens of studies link policies to health (Jaurez,Malmusi, Ikram, Giannoni) & education (Cha & Ham)

• Self-reported health• Chronic illnesses• Diabetes,• Old-age frailty• Mortality

Key Findings
Giacomo Solano,Policy and Statistical Analyst

Migration Policy Group

MIPEX International Launch – 9 December 2020

MIPEX 2020
www.mipex.eu• What are the main dimensions of integration policy?
• What are the different approaches to migrant integration?
• Which countries are the leaders on integration policy?
• Which countries have improved or undermined their policies?
• What are the international strengths and weaknesses?

2020 Migration Policy GroupWhat are the main dimensions ofintegration policy?
MIPEX 2020 captures country’s approach to integration on 3 dimensions:
1. Basic rights: Can immigrants enjoy comparable rights as nationals?
e.g., equal rights to work, training, access to health, and non-discrimination

2. Equal opportunities: Can immigrants receive support to enjoy comparable
opportunities as nationals?
e.g., targeted support in education, support for health, and political participation

3. Secure future: Can immigrants settle long-term and feel secure about their future in thecountry?
e.g., family reunification, permanent residence and access to nationality
2020 Migration Policy GroupWhat are the different approaches tomigrant integration?
• 5 approaches to integration based on the 3 dimensions:• Top Ten countries (EQUAL Rights + Opportunities + Security)• Comprehensive integration (MOST Rights + Opportunities + Security)• Temporary integration (Rights + Opportunities – Security)• Equality on paper (Rights + Security – Opportunities)• Immigration without Integration (Security – Rights – Opportunities)

2020 Migration Policy GroupWhich countries are the leaders on
integration policy? Top 10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa65XXc0yCw&feature=youtu.be2020 Migration Policy GroupWhich countries are the leaders on
integration policy? Ranking
Range of policies still differ within the 5 approaches

10 groups, ranked by average group MIPEX score

https://www.mipex.eu/key-findings

2020 Migration Policy GroupWhich countries are the leaders on integration
policy?

Which countries have improved or undermined
their policies?

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Which countries have improved or undermined
their policies?

2020 Migration Policy GroupWhat are the international strengths andweaknesses?
MIPEX 52

2020 Migration Policy GroupWhat are the international strengths andweaknesses?
MIPEX 52

Conclusions• Countries differ significantly in their approach to integration• Different approaches to integration have different strengths and weaknesses• Integration policies are very slowly improving over time
• Major international weakness is equal opportunities, especially in education &political participation• Integration policies matter for integration as a two-way process for immigrants& the public
2020 Migration Policy GroupThank you!

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