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Migration Knowledge Production: Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement

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This chapter presents and critically builds upon research carried out for the PERCEPTIONS Horizon 2020 project. In particular, it examines the stakeholder mapping and empirical research conducted with stakeholders. The chapter’s objective is to pinpoint key links between migration-related narratives observed in the literature examined in a systematic literature review (SLR) and dynamics of knowledge production among stakeholders involved (academia, policy makers, migrant groups, NGOs, etc.), arguing that creating and sharing information is a multi-directional process that results in heterogeneous migration perceptions and complex impacts. The discussion opens by mapping the involvement of stakeholders in the production and imparting of migration knowledge, as well as the impact of that knowledge vis-a-vis policy decisions and individual migration choices. It then proceeds to undertake a deeper exploration into the role information and communication technology plays in migration, as explored in the current literature reviewed for the SLR. The chapter culminates in two case studies conducted for the PERCEPTIONS project: (1) the changing dynamics among stakeholders in Bulgaria, illustrating the modalities of knowledge production during periods of crisis and rebuilding/restructuring of stakeholder environment and (2) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stakeholder knowledge production and engagement with migrants, asylum seekers and refugees using ICTs in the UK.

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  • Migration stakeholders
  • SLR
  • Knowledge production
  • Technology
  • Social media
  • COVID-19

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Notes

  1. 1.

    https://project.perceptions.eu

  2. 2.

    For more information, refer to the deliverable Bayerl et al. (2020).

  3. 3.

    For more information, see https://rumorfree.org/en/

  4. 4.

    Research questions included the following: What is known about the narratives (including misperceptions and “myths”) circulating about Europe and how these perceptions of Europe may act as an incentive for (potential) migrants to migrate to Europe? What is known about the channels these narratives are transmitted through and how media – and especially social media – facilitate the flow of narratives through social networks or other channels? What is known about potential links between narratives and (potential) security threats, including border issues? Bayerl et al. (2020, pp. 12–23).

  5. 5.

    For more information, refer to the deliverable Bayerl et al. (2020).

  6. 6.

    A total of 17 in-depth interviews were conducted in the UK. The research was conducted by CENTRIC, Sheffield Hallam University, Swansea University and Northumbria University.

  7. 7.

    A full explication of the themes can be found in the deliverable Bayerl et al. (2020).

  8. 8.

    Based on findings in the deliverable Bayerl et al. (2020).

  9. 9.

    For more information, refer to the “PERCEPTIONS Brochure – A Review of Narratives and Approaches”, pp. 35–36. https://project.perceptions.eu/media/

  10. 10.

    Examples are the Federation of self-organisations in Flanders (Federatie van Zelf-organisaties in Vlaanderen) (BE) and the Association of Angolan Residents in Italy (A.A.R.I. – Associazione Angolani Residenti in Italia) in Emilia Romagna.

  11. 11.

    Such as the Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria (Съвет на жените бежанки в България) and the Forum of international solidarity organizations resulting from migrations (FORIM – Forum des organisations de solidarité internationale issues des migrations) (FR).

  12. 12.

    One example is the Greek Forum of Migrants (GFM) (GR).

  13. 13.

    See n.7.

  14. 14.

    Ibid.

  15. 15.

    Some such NGOs are “Refugee Rights” (TR) and the Organization for Aid to Refugees (Organizace pro pomoc uprchlíkům, OPU)) (CZ).

  16. 16.

    Examples include the Migrants’ Help Association of Hungary (Migráns Segítség Magyarország Egyesület) (HU) and the Refugee Foundation (Fundacja Refugee.pl) (PL).

  17. 17.

    Such are the “Melissa” Network (EL), and the “Lai momo” Social Cooperative (IT), etc.

  18. 18.

    Some such NGOs include the National Association for Border Assistance for Foreigners (ANAFÉ – Association nationale d’assistance aux frontières pour les étrangers) (FR), and METAdrasi (ΜΕΤΑδραση, Δράση για την Μετανάστευση & την ανάπτυξη) (EL).

  19. 19.

    See n.7.

  20. 20.

    Ibid.

  21. 21.

    Such as IOM, UNODC, UNHCR, OHCHR, UNILO, and UNICEF.

  22. 22.

    Examples include the European Commission Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) and the CoE Special Representative on Migration and Refugees (SRSG).

  23. 23.

    Some are the African Migration and Development Policy Centre (AMADPOC) and the EpiSouth Network – Network for Communicable Disease Control in Southern Europe and Mediterranean Countries.

  24. 24.

    Such include the Ministry of National Solidarity, Family and the Status of Women (Ministère de la Solidarité Nationale, de la Famille et de la Condition de la Femme) (DZ) and the Asylum and Refuge Office (Oficina de Asilo y Refugio, OAR) (ES), among many others.

  25. 25.

    See n.7.

  26. 26.

    Such as Le Monde (FR), El Faro (ES), etc.

  27. 27.

    Inclusive of Afrikanews, Chronicles of everyday racism (Cronache di ordinario razzismo) (IT), Mediapool (BG), etc.

  28. 28.

    Some examples are “Media Literacy for Citizenship”, “Migrants in Greece”, the Ethical Journalism Network, etc.

  29. 29.

    Such as Migrants and Sicily (siciliamigranti) (IT), Roma multietnica (IT), Open Democracy, etc.

  30. 30.

    Inclusive of the likes of Refugee platform in Istanbul (Facebook page), Afghan Refugee (YouTube channel), HELP REFUGEES (Facebook group), etc.

  31. 31.

    See n.7.

  32. 32.

    Ibid.

  33. 33.

    Such as the National Gendarmerie (DZ), the FDS Home Office – Immigration Office Border Control Section (BE) and the Home Office – Border officials (UK).

  34. 34.

    Some examples are the Italian Red Cross (Croce Rossa Italiana) and the Association of Intercultural Mediators (Asociación de Mediadores Interculturales) (ES).

  35. 35.

    For instance, the Hellenic Open University (Ελληνικό Ανοιχτό Πανεπιστήμιο) (EL) and the Institute of Migrations – University of Granada (Instituto de las Migraciones-UGR) (ES).

  36. 36.

    Inclusive of the Refugee Law Observatory (EU), the Centre for Information and Studies on International Migration (CIEMI – Centre d’information et d’études sur les migrations internationales) (FR) and das Institut für empirische Integrations- und Migrationsforschung (BIM) (DE), etc.

  37. 37.

    For data from the State Agency for Refugees, see https://www.aref.government.bg/bg/node/238

  38. 38.

    Please, consult this website: https://tinyurl.com/2rzh97am

  39. 39.

    See, for example, the English-language information section of the website of the State Agency for Refugees: https://www.aref.government.bg/index.php/en/taxonomy/term/5

  40. 40.

    See the website of the project: https://rumorfree.org/en/about-the-project/

  41. 41.

    See https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/lln-2018-0064/

  42. 42.

    No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) is a condition that applies to most migrants in the UK until they have obtained a permanent settled status called Indefinite Leave to Remain or have naturalised as citizens. Most visas require a migrant to live in the UK for either 5 or 10 years before they can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, which means people are often subject to these conditions for very long periods. Citizens Advice (2020) estimates nearly 1.4 million migrants are affected. In addition to those with an NRPF condition attached to their visa, undocumented migrants and many asylum seekers are barred from accessing most of the public social support.

  43. 43.

    See https://www.jcwi.org.uk/migrants-deterred-from-healthcare-in-the-covid19-pandemic

  44. 44.

    Asylum Reform Initiative (ARI): This is an alliance of six national organisations (Asylum Matters, British Red Cross, Freedom from Torture, Refugee Action, Refugee Council, Scottish Refugee Council) set up to work for long-term, deep change in Britain’s approach to asylum seekers and refugees. It is working with a spectrum of other organisations on an ambitious coalition campaign for launch in 2021, set to be a critical year for the battle for a just, humane and effective asylum and refugee system.

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The PERCEPTIONS project is funded by the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation action under grant agreement number 833870. However, the opinions expressed herewith are solely of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the point of view of any EU institution.

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Kuneva, L., Ilcheva, M., Hough, K.L., Bayerl, P.S., Pannocchia, D. (2022). Migration Knowledge Production: Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement. In: Akhgar, B., Hough, K.L., Abdel Samad, Y., Saskia Bayerl, P., Karakostas, A. (eds) Information and Communications Technology in Support of Migration. Security Informatics and Law Enforcement. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93266-4_5

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