Call for papers
IASFM proposed panel
Title of panel: In Search of Durable Solutions: Resettlement and Local Integration in Comparative Perspective
Co-Organizers: Lama Mourad (University of Toronto), Galya Ruffer (Northwestern University), Adam Lichtenheld (University of California, Berkeley), Susan McGrath (York University)
Panel abstract:
As two of the key pillars of the global refugee regime, resettlement and local integration are often studied as entirely distinct policy solutions to forced migration. The questions and challenges related to the successful implementation of these approaches have striking similarities, however. These include issues surrounding economic competition, land rights, cultural and linguistic (dis)similarity, discrimination, and potential conflict and xenophobic violence. While important distinctions nevertheless distinguish most cases of local integration from resettlement -- particularly in the relative level of discretion that receiving states have in accepting forced migrants -- much may be learned from bringing these two areas of study and policy in conversation with one another. In light of this, this panel aims to showcase research that bridges these two policy and research areas. How do the challenges facing resettlement and local integration differ? How do different policies and programs regarding resettlement and local integration influence the outcome of these processes? How do commitments to international solidarity and burden sharing affect the relationship between resettlement and local integration?
Deadline for submission of paper abstracts: 11th January 2016
Submit abstracts to Lama Mourad ([log in to unmask]) and Galya Ruffer ([log in to unmask])
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