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01 August 2023

Population diversity and social cohesion: what works at the local level?

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This policy brief from the Regional Population Diversity and Social Cohesion in the Local Context project summarises the policy-related results of transdisciplinary and transnational dialogue between experts from science, politics and society. Based on scientific data and practical knowledge shared by 64 experts, the brief outlines relevant challenges and makes policy recommendations for local decision makers and community leaders.

The two key messages of the brief can be summarised as follows:

  • Having older and younger people as equal partners in designing and implementing local policies and planning activities is key to maintaining social cohesion and mitigating youth outmigration. 

  • Newcomers can be a source of improvement to the quality of life in regions feeling “left behind”, as long as the structural problems in the region are addressed properly. Newcomers will make the need for improvements to healthcare and school systems, transportation, digital infrastructure and housing more visible and vital.

Read the brief in full online, or find it attached below.

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Olivia Long
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