Workshop 2: Transnational Learning on Migrationin European City Networks

1. Transnational Learning on Migration
in European City Networks
Integrating Cities Conference
Amsterdam, March 09, 2012
Prof. Dr. Simon Guentner
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

2. two dimensions of city networks...
implemetation/co
mpliance
Mutual Learning
(intensity )
training
informing
proactive agenda
informing positioning setting
Lobbying/Campaigning
(intensity )

3. Striving for better policies...
the lobbying dimension
Lobbying Partners, goals
stakeholder network
instruments/strat adressees
egy
Better financial
Arguments frameworks
Examples EU Institutions (migrantion and
asylum fund)
Positions Member States
City network
City Universal or Amendments Better policy
Statements Regional/local frameworks (anti-
single purpose authorities discrimination,
formal/informal economic
migration, asylum,
integration...
General
awareness

4. Striving for better local policies...
the mutual learning dimension
Compliance to mutual standards
Toolkits
Developing and Implementing
new instruments
Benchmarking
How do cities compare?
Peer reviewing
How do cities perform?
Information sharing

5. network challenges
• Internal
– How to facilitate good relations between secretariat
and members?
– How to reach/engage the thematic experts of the
members?
– How to create focus and balance conflicting insterests
and positions without watering down the messages?
• External
– How to avoid duplication and capitalise on network
diversity? (many voices)
– How to line up vis a vis adressees? (one voice)

6. Thank you for your attention!
Contact:
simon.guentner@haw-hamburg.de