Programme Description
Migration management remains one of the most divisive issues in the political agenda, both in the EU and internationally. In its 4th edition, this executive training aims at developing and strengthening skills that pertain to managing the entry and presence of foreigners within the borders of the state and the safeguarding of refugees and others in need of protection. This training will provide officers and practitioners working in the field with a holistic approach, looking at the issue of migration management from different perspectives and across different themes in order to share knowledge and upgrade key expertise.
Throughout this course, the different stages of migration management will be examined: issue framing, decision-making, implementation, and monitoring. Insights from migration theory and empirical research will be combined with knowledge about challenges and opportunities arising from political processes, and practical perspectives that occur at the operational level. This blend offers a unique setting to develop a deeper understanding of migration, both in its theoretical subtleties and as a very practical subject.
By the end of the training, participants will have developed a sophisticated understanding of the complexities, trade-offs, and ethical issues that pertain to the governance of migration at a regional, European, and international level. They will also be able to use original findings from cross-cutting research and network with a broad range of key stakeholders in the field of migration management.
For a detailed schedule and an overview of learning activities please stay tuned for the final programme agenda.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this programme, the participants will be able to:
- Shift perspectives and effectively construct a holistic approach to migration management;
- Define the dynamics of different policy pillars and policy stages and to identify the interlinkages between these different policy pillars and stages;
- Incorporate insights about dynamics of migration and migration governance into policy design and practice;
- Comprehend migration policy objectives, potential, and limitations in order to put policy into action.
Learning methods
- Knowledge transfer sessions led by accomplished practitioners and academics;
- Combination of theoretical approaches, case studies, and simulated activities;
- Active exchange in interactive training sessions and group work;
- Peer-learning setting with professionals with different backgrounds and roles in migration management.
Who should attend
- Migration officers / civil servants working on migration and asylum policy;
- Political consultants working on migration management;
- Professionals working in international organisations and NGOs in the field of migration, asylum, and refugee protection;
- Journalists and communication professionals who want to learn more about migration, asylum, and refugee protection;
- Academics or other individuals aiming to acquire migration management skills.
Information for applicants
- This training course will take place in a fully residential mode on 7, 8 and 9 October 2024.Selected applicants will be expected to be present on the EUI campus in Florence, Italy, on the days of the training;
- The lunches and coffee breaks during the residential part of the programme, as well as social activities, will be provided by the EUI. The fee does not cover travel and/or accommodation costs. Our events team can assist you in finding the best options for stay in the city;
- The programme will include approximately 18 hours of in-session training. Participants will be enrolled to the EUI Virtual Learning Environment (Brightspace) in order to access the materials of the course. Some pre-training readings might be necessary.
- Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the Florence School of Transnational Governance.
What former participants say about the course
The large scope of the programmes offered by the EUI STG in the migration field feels tailor-made for professionals working in such topics. The blending of group exercises, theoretical knowledge, and the field experience of the trainers are the staples of this curriculum and provide realistic approaches and benefits to our day-to-day work.” – Rani Marzouki, ICMPD Tunis.
“The executive training programme provided space for fascinating reflection and debate on migration management. Thanks to a thoughtful selection of participants, we had a rich variety of voices in the room providing arguments and points from different perspectives including government, business, philanthropy, and grassroots organisations. The questions discussed were very practical and I am bringing many takeaways back to my daily work. I would strongly recommend this course to other migration practitioners.” – Nataliya Novakova, Open Society Foundation.
Instructors
Kristin Fabbe (Full-time Professor at Florence School of Transnational Governance);
Leila Hadj Abdou (Part-time Assistant Professor Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies);
James Dennison (Part-time Professor at Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies).
Scientific Coordinators
Andrew Geddes (Full-time Professor at Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies);
Lorenzo Piccoli (Research Fellow at Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies).
Fees
Fee: 1.400 €.
Early bird and groups: 1.260 € [ -10%].
Affiliation price: 1.190 € [ -15%].
ETGN price: 1.120 € [ -20%].
Early bird and groups
The early-bird discount (10%) is applicable for registrations by 11 May 2024 – 23:59 CET.
The same discount is applicable for groups (more than three people).
Affiliation price
The affiliation discount (15%) applies for NGO staff, national civil servants and EU officials (from EU institutions and bodies), international organisations, as well as EUI alumni, and former paying participants of STG courses.
ETGN price
The course is eligible for the ETGN Certificate with 20% discount over the total fee. Find out more.
We encourage early registrations for this course as places are given on a rolling basis.
More information about the cancellation policy applicable to this course.
Application deadline
09/09/2024 – 23:59 CEST.