2016 Metropolis Conference, Nagoya, Japan: Call for workshop and paper proposals
October 24-28, 2016
2016 INTERNATIONAL METROPOLIS CONFERENCE
Aichi-Nagoya, Giappone
Ismu Foundation as a member of the Metropolis Project network is pleased to announce the 2016 International Metropolis Conference in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The International Metropolis Project is the largest network of researchers, government officials, international organizations, and civil society organizations in the field of migration and population diversity. It is a forum that connects good practices, policies and research on migration.
The Metropolis annual conference will feature four and a half days of morning plenary sessions, 80 afternoon workshops, cultural and social activities, and study tours.
The plenary sessions feature not only the dynamics of migration in Asia but a fully global perspective on:
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Refugee Protection: Our most pressing migration dilemma
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Managing Global Risk: Migration in situations of crisis
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Creating Trust through Wisdom: Co-development and migration in East Asia
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Migration, Trade, and Diasporas: Engines for economic integration
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Asia’s Demographic Precipice: Migration, technology, and greater workforce participation
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Inclusive Development: A new perspective on immigrant integration
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When Internal and International Migration Meet: Best practices for cities
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Comprehensive migration policy-making for a re-vitalized Japan
To encourage participation from the Global South, selected participants from developing countries will be offered reduced fees.
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