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NL Expert meeting on migration at the IISH
On Wednesday 19 December, we organised an expert meeting on migration at the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam, as part of the African Perspectives study, to include the perspectives of young people in Africa in the discussion on migration. Why do they want to migrate, or why not? Present were around 20 experts on migration, from different organisations. They gave input on the research our researcher Anne conducted in Ghana. It was a very useful and instructive afternoon, and the input will certainly be used in the rest of the research. We thank all participants for their contribution, and the IISH for their hospitality!
Blogs from Ghana 5: Back in the Netherlands
FMS researcher Anne is in Ghana to talk about migration. Why do people want to migrate? How do they see their future? And what policy could be implemented to prevent irregular migration? Read her newest story here!
Political Café: A new future for Ethiopia?
On Tuesday 27 November, FMS, FEPS and NIMD organised a Political Café in Pakhuis de Zwijger about the future for Ethiopia, but also about neighbouring country Eritrea. Since the appointment of the new prime minister Abiy Ahmed in April, many reforms have been implemented in Ethiopia. The country welcomed its first female head of state and the first female president of the federal supreme court. Furthermore, Ahmed and Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki signed a declaration of peace in July that formally ended two decades of hostility. Experts in the field of, or from, Ethiopia and Eritrea discussed the new situation in these countries. The moderator of the evening was Alberta Opoku, journalist and political scientist, leading the evening and challenging both the speakers and the public with her questions, furthering the dialogue.
Blogs from Ghana 4: Free Secondary High School
When talking about migration to people here in Ghana, education has always come up as one of the key issues in relation to this topic. Better education will provide better job opportunities to the youth and consequently reduce the number of potential migrants, is the line of reasoning.
Blogs from Ghana 3: Investment, but in the public or private sector?
FMS researcher Anne is in Ghana to talk about migration. Why do people want to migrate? How do they see their future? And what policy could be implemented to prevent irregular migration? Read her newest story here!
Time flies and I am already halfway through my month in Ghana. Last week I had my first real meetings with stakeholders in Accra. I asked them how they see the future of Ghana? Why do people want to migrate? And what role can or should the EU play regarding irregular migration from Ghana to Europe? They gave me some interesting insights.
Blogs from Ghana 2: African Youth SDGs Summit: 'We need action
FMS researcher Anne is in Ghana to talk about migration. Why do people want to migrate? How do they see their future? And what policy could be implemented to prevent irregular migration? Read her newest story here!
Magazine 'Migration: African perspectives' is online!
The time has come! Today, FMS researcher Anne travels to Ghana for the FEPS and FMS research project 'Migration: African Perspectives' to spend a month researching the migration motives of African youth. What role does migration play in their lives? What policies can be put in place to give young people more prospects at home? And how do these young people envisage their future, in Ghana or beyond?
Blogs from Ghana 1: How do you see your future?
Do you ever think about this?
In less than two weeks, I will fly to Accra (Ghana) to conduct a research on the migration incentives of the African youth. Do they ever think about migrating? Do they think about living in Europe? Do they have family members and friends who live in another country? And how and where do they see their own future?
Discussing migration and social justice in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
On October 12 and 13, the Burkinabe party People's Movement for Progress (MPP) invited members of the Progressive Alliance to Ouagadougou to discuss the topic of migration and social justice. FMS and FEPS are currently working on a study which aims to include African perspectives on migration in the European discussion on the topic. With more than 25 delegations represented during the seminar, of which many from African countries, it was a perfect occasion for us to learn more about the different African sentiments on this widely discussed issue.
Will you be one of our new Africa Day interns?
Next year, the Max van der Stoel Foundation (FMS) will again organise the Africa Day (www.afrikadag.nl), a national meeting on Africa and international cooperation. With more than 1,000 visitors, 200 speakers and some 100 volunteers, the Africa Day is the biggest event on Africa and international cooperation in the Netherlands.
The FMS is looking for two interns to organise the Africa Day, which will take place on Saturday 13 April 2019. Together with the project officer in charge, you will collaborate on the substantive and organisational work for the Africa Day.
