Drivers of change: force field analysis This analysis gives an overview of the environment in which the ESF Thematic Network on Migrants operates. Aim: The long-term economic and social integration of legally established migrants and refugees in the EU Member States. Inciting forces Impeding forces Visibility The sheer scale of the challenge of managing migration and integration has put this subject at the top of the agenda of the EU, the Member States, regions, local authorities, NGOs and incited ordinary citizens to act to show their support and solidarity with migrants and refugees. In some MSs the movement of refugees and migrants has led to a rise in racism and xenophobia In popular perception, migrants tend to be seen as a homogenous groups, rather than composed of and men, young and old, and unskilled Europe 2020 strategy and employment targets Migrants can help to meet employment targets The recent wave of migrants are either highly skilled or low skilled. Thus they can help to bridge skills gaps in some sectors Outreach to migrant NEETs is a part of the longer-term integration challenge Lack of recognition of skills and qualifications, including informal skills and experiences Lack of knowledge of the language of the host country Indigenous people believe that migrant labour is lowering and working conditions Demographic change Migrants can meet increased demand for long-term care As people retire, they leave a skills gap in the labour market, which migrants can fill Territorial cohesion Migrants can repopulate depopulated rural areas Funding Various including ESF, AMIF and FEAD are mobilised to manage relocation and integration There is a possibility of tensions between funds for migrants and other disadvantaged groups such as the long-term unemployed Migrant Women Recognition of skills, both formal and informal, and targeted outreach work can facilitate the integration of migrant Stereotyping and invisibility as a target could lead to reduced participation in integration policies Discrimination Exchange of information and good practices in combatting racial discrimination Lack of access to social services (housing, health and education)
NGOs and civil society actors raise awareness and fight for the rights of migrants and refugees Newly-arrived migrants have no political representation Stakeholder map Stakeholder Needs & expectations Constraints Policy-makers ESF Managing Authorities Exchange mutual learning to improve the implementation of their ESF policies Socio-economic and political context in which they operate Existing priorities in their OPs and if the network’s thematic priorities will be eligible DG EMPL (ESF) and Task Force on Migrants Input into employment policies and the future of the ESF as relevant Liaison with the Task Force on Migrants Timetables may not be aligned between policy processes DG HOME Exchange information on integration policies and how the ESF and other funds such as AMIF and FEAD work together Willingness of the Member States to implement policy priorities A support group for the network from the European Commission: DG EMPL, HOME, etc. This could be a forum for exchange of information and can lay the foundation for mainstreaming the results of the TN into EC policies How to foster collaboration between three or more DGs EU High Level Group on combatting racism, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance Include this group in the final dissemination of the outcomes and results of the network
Priorities identified by the network members in the Metaplan exercise Access to the labour market Recognition of skills and qualifications (AKA Competencies and skills empowerment) Integration: Access to enabling services, for example, education, childcare, housing, healthcare, eldercare, etc. Awareness raising Management environment of the ESF: employer engagement, trade unions, services providers, including public employment services. Funding What are the main challenges facing you in the thematic priorities in your State? What is the role of the ESF in addressing these challenges? What do you expect as the main results? What types of activities should the TN organise? Do you want to share some good practices, including policies with the other members of the network? If yes, Please describe in 5 lines maximum, including the results.