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WELCOME! This is the 13rd issue of the European Web Site on Integration's monthly newsletter. Every first Wednesday of the month, the editorial team of the European Web Site on Integration sends you a selection of content recently published on the Site. |
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Actors from black, Asian or other ethnic minority groups appeared in only 5% of the almost 35,000 TV ads screened in the UK last year, according to a report. The report by Clearcast, the body that vets all commercials before they are broadcast, found that TV advertising is "drastically under-representing" the ethnic minority groups. Black, Asian and those of other ethnic minorities account for ab… |
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Not a single new candidate from a first-generation immigrant background made it to the parliament in this election. However a second-generation immigrant, Jani Toivola of the Green League, has become the person of non-European descent to attain a seat in parliament. Read more... |
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Swedish people have never been so favourable to the influx of refugees as last year. The proportion of Swedes who want to maintain or increase the number of refugees increased from 26 to 30 % of the population. Meanwhile, the proportion who wants to decrease the number of refugees coming to Sweden decreased from 46 to 42 %. Read more… (in Swedish) |
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According to a study carried out by experts in co-operation with the Pôle Emploi, anonymous CVs which do not feature the name, age or address of job applicants reduce the likelihood of job hunters with migration backgrounds or living in poor areas being called to interview. Read more (FR)... See also (FR): 14/04/2011: Le CV anonyme, une fausse bonne idée à oubli… |
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In 2010, around 19 percent of the new trainees in the Berlin administration came from an immigrant family. About 13 percent of the new employees by the Berlin state enterprises had a migration background. This shows the current statistics in the framework of the campaign "Berlin needs you!", which was presented today by the Senator for Integration, Labour and Social Affairs Carola Bluhm,… |
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The 2011 call for grants for not-for-profit entities that encourage the integration of the immigrant population resident in Asturias has been opened by the Government of Asturias and will close on 7th May 2011. Read more...(ES) |
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For the third time, the Vienna Business Agency will give the Mingo Award to Vienna's most innovative small and middle enterprises. An award is dedicated to entrepreneurs with a migrant background. Read more... (in German) |
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The Francesc Candel Awards are organised by the Lluís Carulla Foundation with the support of the Directorate General of Immigration of the Autonomous Government of Catalonia.The prizes are awarded for good practices by foreign persons who have immigrated to Catalonia and who have contributed to a feeling of public-spiritedness, harmonious cohabitation, a knowledge of the country (language, … |
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On 11 March the Greek Parliament approved a bill proposed by the Greek government that comprehensively reforms Greek citizenship law. The law will come into force upon publication in the Official Gazette. Click here to read the main points of this important reform. Source: EUDO Citizenship - Greece Country Expert Dimitris Christopoulos Background: 'Rally to support the naturalisation o… |
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The European Court of Justice has upended the minimum income requirement for foreign marriage partners. More aspects of Dutch immigration policy could be at odds with European law. After the European court reprimanded the Netherlands for its policy, justice minister Ernst Hirsch Ballin told parliament this week he would be dropping the 120-percent requirement. His department will also stop disting… |
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The Swedish Police’s attempts to recruit a more multicultural force have reached a breakthrough, news bureau TT reports. A full 27 percent of those beginning in the police academy this January were born outside of Sweden or have at least one parent who was. That is a huge leap compared to the country’s current police force, of which only 6.7 percent have a foreign background. All in a… |
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Spain's first Islamic political party has announced its intention to participate in the municipal and regional elections of 2011. The Partido Renacimiento y Unión de España (PRUNE) has stated its intention to "protect the interests of minorities and the most marginalised." Read more (ES)... Source: El País |
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The Europe 2020 Strategy, launched today by the European Commission, sets out a vision of Europe's social market economy for the 21st century as smart, sustainable and inclusive, delivering high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion. One of the three main priorities identified by the strategy is ‘inclusive growth’: raising participation in the labour market, the acqui… |
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Purpose of the call Article 2.1.6 of the Decision establishing the PROGRESS Programme sets out among its general objectives "to boost the capacity of key European level networks to promote, support and further develop Community policies and objectives, where applicable". Among its activities, Article 9.1.c of the Decision foresees "the support for the running costs of those key European level ne… |
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The objectives of this call are to support national authorities of PROGRESS participating countries in: • Developing their national policy to combat discrimination and promote equality beyond legislation;• Fostering the dissemination of information on EU and national policy and legislation in the anti discrimination field as required by articles respectively 10 and 12 of the above menti… |
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Political debates on integration are held regularly as part of the Ministerial Conferences on Integration (Groningen 2004, Potsdam 2007, Vichy 2008). In order to contribute to the forthcoming ministerial conference, which is due to be held in Zaragoza, Spain, on 15 and 16 April 2010, this recently-released report, authored by the European Commission, highlights the progress made and the steps… |
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Representatives from all Member States gathered for two days in Zaragoza from 15 to 16 April to discuss how migrant integration can become a driver for social cohesion in the EU. At this Ministerial Conference, the European Commission released the third edition of its 'Handbook on Integration for policy-makers and practitioners', focussing on the role of mass media in integration, the importance o… |
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Migration is a very old phenomenon and it is not likely to decrease in the age of globalisation. People from other countries bring their culture, ideas, entrepreneurship and skills to their new homelands and thus contribute to richer and multicultural societies. This has historically been, and still is, very good for Europe. Also, in an ageing society the contribution of immigrants is critical. La… |
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What is your past experience on integration issues? I grew up partly in France and had the possibility already as a child to make friends from all corners of Europe. As a politician, migration issues have been part of my political agenda for many years. I served for seven years in the local boards of immigration and integration of Gothenburg, a city with 154 nationalities. I have conducted resear… |
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Amid a sea change in the makeup of Britain’s electorate, voter registration among British ethnic minorities is approaching the levels of white voters, while turnout in Asian communities, most immigrants from India and Pakistan, is expected to be well in excess of the national average. It’s a factor that has already seen the Conservative Party launch a major bid – with parallels … |
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Ayguel Oezkan on Monday became Germany's first Muslim woman minister. The Hamburg lawyer has been named minister of social affairs for the northern state of Lower Saxony. This was part of a cabinet shuffle in which Christian Democrat Premier Christian Wulff replaced four of his ministers. In addition to the 38-year-old Oezkan there was also another first, as the newly appointed science minister, … |
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The Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) has announced the launch of an online citizenship application service. The new service officially opened for business on Tuesday and it is hoped that it will speed up and simplify the process. "The Migration Board has carried out a broad development of services and by the end of 2011 we will have the most expedient citizenship application process in… |
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Peter Nijkamp, Professor of City Economy at the Free University of Amsterdam came to the conclusion that migrants, on the long term, have a positive effect on the Dutch economy. He disagrees with the findings of the research conducted by Wilders PVV party which claimed migrants cost between 6 and 9 billion every year. According to Nijkamp the diversity among migrants is often underestimated. There… |
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A study carried out by the Ministries of Justice, the Interior and Employment has concluded that Spain’s Muslim immigrant community – made up of 767,784 people – is particularly tolerant, westernised and liberal, and holds some opinions that do not greatly differ from those of Spanish citizens. The study, presented today by Ministers Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, Francisco Caa… |
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The European Commission today releases the results of a Eurobarometer opinion poll looking at how citizens view the quality of life in 75 major European cities. In these challenging economic times, the availability of jobs and housing costs remain dominant concerns. Although responses reveal wide disparities overall, the level of service for transport, heath and education generally scores well. O… |
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The European Commission has on May 5 2010 referred Poland to the EU Court of Justice for incorrectly implementing EU rules prohibiting discrimination based on race or ethnic origin. The move comes after Poland failed to adequately transpose the legislation agreed at EU level in its national law. In referring Poland to the Court, the Commission pointed out that: Poland has not transposed the Dir… |
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Certain posts in the Walloon civil service will soon be open to non-Belgians, ministers Rudy Demotte and Jean-Marc Nollet announced today. The government has adopted a draft decree widening the nationality requirements for these posts. Read more (FR)... Source: Le Soir |
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The Senate of the Federal city state of Berlin prepares an Integration and Participation Act to foster equal opportunities for people with a migration background. Senator for Integration Carola Blum (Leftist Party) announced in early May, that a draft bill for the Integration Act will be tabled before the parliamentary summer break in July.The law would be the first Integration Act of its kind on … |
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As election votes around the country continue to be counted this morning, the historic announcement came that the country has voted for Britain's first female Muslim MPs. Shabana Mahmood, the Labour candidate for Birmingham Ladywood and Yasmin Qureshi, Labour candidate for Bolton South East, easily won seats with majorities of more than 8,000. A record 22 Asian women stood in this election for… |
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The second German Islam Conference brings together 34 individuals and groups representing both government bodies and Muslims. But the absence of two groups at the discussion table has led to criticism. A government-sponsored conference on Islam in Germany started on Monday, but it convened without two major organizations that represent the country's Muslims. The Central Council of Muslims i… |
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The Swedish parliament is expected to approve a government proposal Thursday to make bonus payments to immigrant students that quickly pass their Swedish language courses permanent and nationwide. A test scheme has given immigrants a tax-free sum of 1500 dollars if they learn Swedish as "encouragment" to learn quickly. Read more... Source: Sveriges Radio International |
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Associació per a joves TEB has worked in various fields related to the construction, maintenance, and participation in social, citizen and technological networks etc. at district, city, regional and international level. |
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The project aims at improving teachers’ qualification in education of migrant children by applying their gained knowledge and skills during regular school classes and in extracurricular activities. The educational component of the project includes three trainings targeting a group of 22 elementary school teachers. Participants have an opportunity to directly test and ass… |
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The LYSA-project (life competence and vocational training) is a shared project between the municipalities of Vårgårda, Ale, Herrljunga, Kungälv, Lilla Edet, Stenungsund, Tjörn and Ulricehamn. The project targets migrants and the ambition is to facilitate the integration process by vocational training and language learning courses adapted to different professions. The LYSA mod… |
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Le projet consiste à permettre à des parents d’acquérir les connaissances et repères linguistiques, sociaux et culturels nécessaires à une meilleure compréhension du système scolaire Français. Il concerne des parents, peu ou pas francophones, ayant des enfants scolarisés dans les écoles d’un quartier d’h… |
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In Germany, in the year 2008 the number of people with a migration background amounted to 15.6 millions. As compared to the total population of 82.1 millions, this figure represents a quota of 19%. However, when we compare this quota with the number of members in sports clubs, it becomes obvious that persons with a migration background are clearly under-represented in organied sport. They only mak… |
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The Ariadna network consists on an integral plan of actions which aim to attend the specific integration and sociolaboral needs of asylum seekers, refugees, and other individuals under international protection. |
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The campaign "Berlin braucht dich!" (Berlin needs you!) appeals to youth, parents and teachers. It provides information about training facilities and forms a network of supporting institutions. The campaign motivates the youngsters to apply for vocational training programs. With it the campaign indicates new perspectives for the youngsters and makes contributions to a varied, cosmopolitan and econ… |
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Anerkennung von Bildungsabschlüssen, Spracherwerb. Handouts in Muttersprachen Second-Level-Startcoaching: muttersprachlich moderierte Gruppengespräche (auch Einzelgespräche möglich) zur Abklärung weiterer Fragen, Übermittlung zu entsprechenden Einrichtungen und Behörden, zu Erfahrungsaustausch und Vernetzung mit Landsleuten, die in jüngster Zeit zugewandert … |
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Improvement of language skills and education in a deprived area of Berlin. Target group: young people with a migration background between 5th and 10th grade. Improvement of the students’ ability to use literary language and language for special purposes in combination with individual support in all school subjects. Teacher trainees, who gain practical experience and get a special qualifi… |
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Main features of Mingo Migrant Enterprises: Free support and a personal initial consultation for SME as well as company founders; Support with implementing stages of operational growth and innovation; Advice in dealing with governmental institutions and authorities; Provision of free coaching to company founders; Support in linking up with other financial institutions in the city of Vie… |
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The interpreting service provides 17 languages from third countries with a focus on transcultural awareness. It is free of charge until the end of 2010. |
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Immigrants, Police and Social work (IPS) -project aims at promoting the integration of the third-country nationals in the EU countries. This will be done by identifying best and promising practices in the cooperation of police and social work and by introducing them to new multi-professional working methods. The target of the IPS -project is to improve the engagement of the immigrants, polic… |
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Interesting public figures, themselves immigrants, from fields as diverse as the arts, media and finance meet with students and have conversations about their lives: their goals, outlook on life and the potential hidden in every person. Prejudices are examined and a space is created in which the young immigrants are seen, heard and accepted. As a result, students see improvements in their grades a… |
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The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union organised the IV Ministerial Conference on integration in Zaragoza on the 15th and 16th of April 2010. This dossier was presented at the Conference and shows the situation regarding the integration of immigrants in the majority of Member States within the European Union. It specifies the different policies regarding human capital: l… |
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A la demande du Premier ministre, dans le présent avis, le Haut Conseil à l’intégration a, dans un premier temps, réalisé un état des lieux des réussites et des échecs de l’intégration des immigrés en France. Est-il vrai comme on le lit si fréquemment que l’intégration est en panne ? Si la g&eacut… |
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Greater diversity in the classroom does not always lead to increased ethnic tolerance among pupils, according to a new study from the Institute of Education, University of London. The research suggests that young white people are less well-disposed towards immigrants when minority ethnic groups are doing well. Dr Jan Germen Janmaat, of the Centre for Learning and Life Chances in Knowledge Economi… |
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This cluster synopsis provides an overview of 19 research projects dealing with ‘European pluralism, religions, tolerance and values’. The projects address issues such as the balance between individual and societal needs, notions of respect for otherness, and the role of pluralist societies in responding to increasing levels of diversity. This research will make a significant contribut… |
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On March 22 2010, the Advisory Board on Diversity and Integration, has presented a paper entitled: “The Waterloo of Integration” to the government. The board feels it is high time for the government and political parties to give the good example when it comes to integration. Due to the unclear terminology used when indicating different groups of integrating citizens, policymakers are u… |
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The EU designated 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. Social exclusion is the consequence of a series of problems affecting an individual or groups, for example unemployment, discrimination, low levels of skills, or low income. Foundation Findings provide pertinent background information and policy pointers for all actors and interested parties engaged in the curr… |
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Care Assistants Search Agency (CASA) is a new European project supported by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-country Nationals Community Actions. Ageing population and changes in family patterns make older people and people with disabilities more and more dependent on EU health care systems which, in turn, are struggling to respond to this increasing demand. However, that said, the… |
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Launched in 2005 following the revised Lisbon Agenda, the policy framework ‘i2010: A European Information Society for Growth and Employment’ has clearly established digital inclusion as an EU strategic policy goal. Everybody living in Europe, especially disadvantaged people, should have the opportunity to use information and communication technologies (ICT) if they so wish and/or to be… |
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Seven years ago, at the European Council in Thessaloniki, the Heads of State and Government called for more discussion on integration between Member States with a view to learning from one another. The European Commission, in cooperation with the National Contact Points on Integration, experts who meet together regularly, decided to draw up a handbook of good practice. Today, we present this thir… |
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The third 'Handbook on Integration for policy-makers and practitioners' was published by the European Commission and launched at the 4th EU Ministerial Conference on Integration, held in Zaragoza on 15 April 2010. The 'Handbook' was produced through a wide consultative process. Desk research and a series of issues papers, written by an independent consultant – the Migration Policy Group, we… |
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On the basis of the principles stated in this declaration, Ministers agree: 1. To further develop the core idea of integration as a driver for development and social cohesion. In order to do this, it is essential to continue developing a policy in the short and long term which should include a comprehensive and transversal approach to integration. 2. To stress the need to develop a new agenda on… |
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Drawing on global examples of best practice, this report explores what meaningful integration might look like. Report author Dr Zubaida Haque reviews international labour market, political, social and cultural integration strategies, and discusses ways of benchmarking successful integration. The report also shows that it is often not the ethnic diversity within neighbourhoods that causes tension… |
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Die in Deutschland lebenden türkischen, griechischen, italienischen und polnischen Personen sowie von Personen aus den Nachfolgestaaten des ehemaligen Jugoslawien stellen rund 57% aller ausländischen Personen in Deutschland. Die nun vorliegende Studie bietet zentrale Ergebnisse über diese Gruppen. So verweilen 61% aller Befragten schon 20 Jahre und länger in Deutschland, … |
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Les chances d’obtenir un travail ou un logement, ou tout simplement un service auquel on a droit, varient selon le sexe, la situation de famille, l’origine, l’apparence physique, etc. L’enquête Trajectoires et Origines (TeO), menée en 2008 par l’Ined et l’Insee, permet de dépasser le simple constat des discriminations pour étudier en d… |
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The ninth edition of the bi-annual European Anti-discrimination Law Review is now available, providing news, analysis and information on the implementation of anti-discrimination law in the EU over the period between 15 January 2009 and 15 June 2009. The Law Review provides an overview of the latest developments in European anti-discrimination law and policy, reflecting as far as possible the sta… |
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The ÖIF-Dossier N°8 consists of the results of a survey that analyses the attitude of chronicle journalists in terms of migration and medial integration. Overall, 50% of the Austrian journalists interviewed agreed on the fact that too little content is published on migrants and migration in Austrian press and 31% argue that the coverage is sufficient. The ÖIF-Dossier presents the res… |
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The project «Addressing the problems of ‘new immigrants’ in Estonia and in the Baltic States» was supported by the Network of European Foundations for Innovative Cooperation within the European Programme for Integration and Migration (EPIM). LICHR sought to improve the observation of fundamental rights of recent or new immigrants (including right of non-discrimination) in … |
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The assessment report corresponds to the final step of the CASA project. It details the results of the testing of the CASA agency model and evaluates two of its main services: the web portal and the training courses. |
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Summary Italian Nationality Law, like that of many other continental Europe countries, was initially shaped by the nation building process. When Italy became unified in 1861, its first law was based on the then prevailing idea that membership of the State should depend on membership of the nation, a community of shared traditions constituted by descent. As with other European countries (Waldrauch… |
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Ce troisième Rapport « Migration » du Centre pour l’égalité des chances et la lutte contre le racisme entend, comme les deux rapports précédents, contribuer à matérialiser les missions assignées par le législateur au Centre en matière de migration : informer sur l’ampleur et la nature des flux migratoires… |
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This report was compiled by Maria Hegarty on behalf of New Communities Partnership (NCP) and Dublin Employment Pact (DEP) through a process of research, interviews and workshops. Representative groups from new communities, employers and service providers in several parts of Dublin were brought together to tease out the key integration issues facing our new communities. The report focuses… |
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