Local Migration Policy

This book examines local migration policy in Sweden in light of the European migrant crisis. The novel approach of this volume covers both local governments' policies on admission of immigrants and their efforts for enhancing social integration. The focus is on the division of responsibilities between political levels, examined through theories encompassing both governance structures and output and outcomes of policy. Sweden is a rare example where migration policy has undergone massive changes in the last decade. During the crisis, the country received some of the largest flows of immigrants in relation to its population compared with other European countries. Drawing from statistical material, case studies and a rich body of interviews, this innovative work provides a valuable resource that aspires to investigate the significance of the local level of government in migration policy. The objective is to reach general conclusions that go beyond the realms of the empiricalfocus.

Examines the roles played by government at the local level in migration and integration policy Uses Sweden to examine the importance of local efforts and multilevel relations in this area of policy Builds on theories of governance to assess the regulation of the entrance and integration of immigrants

Autorentext

Gustav Lidén is Associate Professor of Political Science at Mid Sweden University, Sweden. His research interests cover the local political arena in general and migration policy in particular. Among his recent publications, the following journals can be noticed: Policy Studies, Scandinavian Political Studies, and Journal of Refugee Studies.

Jon Nyhlén is Senior Lecturer of Political Science at Stockholm University, Sweden. His research focuses on local politics, public administration as well as governing and policy issues. He has published his research in: Scandinavian Journal of Public Administration, Journal of Refugee Studies, and Migration and Development.

Inhalt

1. Introducing Local Immigration and Integration Policy: Approaches and Themes.- 2. Theoretical Points of Departure.- 3. Governing Swedish Immigration and Integration Policy.- 4. Presentation and Contextualisation of Case Studies.- 5. Local Immigration Policy in Swedish Municipalities.- 6. Local Immigration Policy in Selected Case Studies.- 7. Local Integration Policy in Swedish Municipalities.- 8. Local Integration Policy in Selected Case Studies.- 9. Bringing The Pieces Together.