Tag Archives: Turkey

Out Now: Assessments of the #GFMD and the Global Compact #ForMigration – which road from Marrakesh?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Dr. Stefan Rother

More than half a year has passed since the Global Compact on safe, orderly and regular migration has been agreed upon at the end of 2018 in Morocco and New York. Talks about the implementation and monitoring of the compact … Continue reading →

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Looking beyond ‘the refugee crisis’, can migrants be the new agents of democracy?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Dr. Stefan Rother

Stefan Rother, Freiburg University This article is part of the Democracy Futures series, a joint global initiative with the Sydney Democracy Network. The project aims to stimulate fresh thinking about the many challenges facing democracies in the 21st century. Over … Continue reading →

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#GFMD 2015 Civil Society Days: Online application has started

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Dr. Stefan Rother

With surprisingly little fanfare, the online application process has started for the Civil Society Days component of this years’ Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD). The deadline for applications is 16 June 2015. While this deadline has been extended … Continue reading →

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#GFMD2014 government meeting: closing session live stream available

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Dr. Stefan Rother

For all of you who have been wondering what goes on during the government component of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD): Todays closing session will actually be streamed live. Do not expect major revelations or royal attendance … Continue reading →

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Turkey will host GFMD in 2015 – News on Mauritius

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Dr. Stefan Rother

 You read it here first 😉 It was just announced at the concluding debate of the government meeting that Turkey will follow Sweden as host of the Global Forum on Migration and Development.  Sweden will host the event in 2014, … Continue reading →

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