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FOR-IN migration conference 2022
- Tiit Tammaru, Professor of Urban and Population Geography at the University of Tartu, Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences: Where do refugees live and work in Sweden, how has it changed in time (trajectories of spatial assimilation)
- Christopher Jamil de Montgomery, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. Danish Research Centre for Migration, Ethnicity and Health. NordForsk Project: Coming of Age in Exile (CAGE): How do we ensure the best possible health and welfare for Ukrainian refugee children and young people seeking a safe place in the Nordic countries?
I PANEL
- Mads Ted Drud-Jensen, Senior Adviser of the Integration department at the Danish Refugee Council of Integration
- Ausra Raulusonytė, Arts Agency "Artscape"
- Jonna Mannberg, Head of the board, Refugees Welcome Stockholm
- Anna Buzaeva, Expert, reception of asylum seekers, Finnish Red Cross
- Ieva Raubiško, Senior Researcher, centre for public policy Providus
II PANEL
- Janika Hango, CEO of Tartu Welcome Centre
- Valentina Demidenko, Director of Center for Social Services in Jonava District, Lecturer at Kaunas University of Applied Sciences; Psychologist of the Red Cross
- Ilze Meilande, Head of Society Integration and Participation Division; Neighbourhood Development, Society Integration and Customer Service Department; Riga City Neighbourhood Residence Centre
- Lisbeth Iversen, Leader of the network „With a Heart For Arendal“, Arendal, Oslo School of Architecture and design
- Nichole Leigh Mosty, Director of the Multicultural Information Centre
Migration conference 2020
- Jussi Jauhiainen, Professor of University of Turku, Cross-Border Cooperation Between Estonia and Finland
- Jonas Wendel, Chief of Staff at Nordic Council of Ministers´, Secretary General’s Office, Cross-border Mobility: A Regional Matter of National Importance
- Zaiga Krisjane, Professor of the University of Latvia, Department of Human Geography, Overview of the Mobility Trends: Experience From Latvia
- Donatas Burneika, Professor of the Vilnius University, Head of the Institute of Human Geography and Demography, Trends of Migrations in Lithuania 2000 – 2019
- Tiit Tammaru, Professor of Urban and Population Geography at the University of Tartu, Academician, Changing Mobility Between Estonia and Finland
- The Ministry of the Interior and the European Migration Network Estonian Contact Point, Overview of Migration Statistics 2015-2019
Migration conference 2019
- Aune Valk, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Tartu: Higher Education in English at National University: for Whom and for What?
- Tuomas Martikainen, Director of the Migration Institute of Finland: Future Global Migration Trends
- Irma Garam, Senior Adviser, Finnish National Agency for Education. Information and Analysis: Trends in International Student Migration and Integration in Finland
- Norma Rose, consultant, European Migration Network Service Provider (ICF): Challenges and Best Practices in Retention from the EMN 2018 Study on Attracting and Retaining Third Country National Students
- Theda Minthe, Head of Science City Hannover, City of Hannover, Lord Mayors’s Office, Germany: How to establish long-term cooperation of science, economy and politics: Welcome Service for international students and Hannover Skilled Workers’ Alliance
- Piret Hartman, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Undersecretary for Cultural Diversity: The Role of Education in Integration Processes
- Margus Pedaste, Professor of the University of Tartu, Head of the Pedagogicum and Centre for Educational Technology & Laura Kirss, University of Tartu, Centre for Teacher Education and Higher Education, RITA project: Integrated Estonian School and Related Expectations for Teacher Education
Migration conference 2018
- Kenneth Broman's opening remarks
- Replay of Migration conference 2018 live stream
- Raul Eamets, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tartu: Smart Migration Policy
- Olof Åslund, Director-General, Institute for Evaluation of Labour Market and Education Policy (IFAU): Labour Market Entry of Non-Labour Migrants
- Ruth Annus, Head of Citizenship and Migration Policy Department, Ministry of the Interior of Estonia: Developments in Estonian Migration Policy
- Matti Sarvimäki, Associate Research Professor, VATT Institute for Economic Research in Finland: Integration of Immigrants into the Finnish Labor Markets
- Martin Ehala, Professor, University of Tartu: Managing Cultural Diversity in the Migratory Era
- Silver Stõun, Migration Expert, European Migration Network: Illegal Employment of Third-Country Nationals in the European Union and the Nordic-Baltic Region
- Hjördís Rut Sigurjónsdóttir, Research Fellow, Nordregio: Policies and Measures for Speeding up Labour Market Integration of Refugees in the Nordic Region
- Piret Hartman, Undersecretary of Cultural Diversity, Ministry of Culture: Challenges Facing the Estonian Integration Policy
- Henrik Emilsson, Researcher, Malmö University, Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare (MIM): How to Measure the Effectiveness of Integration, Indicators of Integration
Migration conference 2017
- Summary of the Nordic-Baltic migration conference 2017
- Watch full conference video online at Postimees opinion portal
- Marju Lauristin, Member of the European Parliament, Professor of University of Tartu: How to conceptualize nation states at the age of migration: migration and integration of new arrivals
- Anders Danielsson, General Secretary of the Red Cross in Sweden: Lessons learned - how Swedish society managed to help 136 000 refugees in six months
- Klára Fóti, European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Research Manager, Social Policies: Labour market integration of refugees and asylum seekers: different approaches in Europe after crisis
- Eero Janson, Chairman of the Board of the Estonian Refugee Council: Estonia and the quota system: one year later
- Catrine Bangum, Senior Adviser, Nordic Council of Ministers: The Initiatives of the Nordic Council of Ministers in answering the challenges of immigration and integration of newly arrived immigrants
- Tuomas Martikainen, Director of the Migration Institute of Finland: What happened to the asylum seekers in 2015 in Finland?
- Maarja Saar, Postgraduate Researcher in Sociology at Södertörn University, TRANSWEL research project: Mobility and welfare management between Estonia and Sweden
- Triin Vihalemm, Professor of the University of Tartu: Media and mobility in Estonian society
- Marta Bivand Erdal, Senior Researcher of the Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO): Recent migration to Norway: integration, diversity and implications for nation and state
- Tiit Tammaru, Raul Eamets, Professors of the University of Tartu: Estonia in the era of migration
Migration conference 2016
- Video: All presentations on 31 March
- Video: All presentations on 1 April
- Dr. Tuomas Martikainen, Director of the Institute of Migration in Turku, Finland: The Experiences of Recent Immigration Flows: Comparison of the Nordic Countries
- Liana Roosmaa, Adviser of the Ministry of the Interior, Estonia: The Integration of Newly Arrived Migrants, Example of Estonia
- Tiit Tammaru, Professor of Urban and Population Geography of the University of Tartu, Estonia: The Integration of Newly Arrived Immigrants Across Multiple Life Domains: Evidence from Sweden
- Mari Vaattovaara, Professor in Urban Geography and Vice Dean Faculty of Science of the University of Helsinki, Finland: Socio-Economic Segregation in Nordic Cities
- Leen Rahnu, Researcher of the Tallinn University, Estonian Institute for Population Studies: Formation of Ethnically Mixed Partnerships: Estonia in Single-country and Comparative Perspective
- Eskil Wadensjö, Professor of the Swedish Institute for Social Research, Stockholm University: Integration of Unaccompanied Refugee Children in the Swedish Labour Market
- Sheila Maas, European Migration Network/ ICF International: Integration of Beneficiaries of International Protection to the Labour Market - Policies and Good Practices from the Nordic-Baltic Region
- Pieter Bevelander, Professor of the Malmö Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare, Sweden: Refugee Labour Market Integration, Comparing Two Cool Countries, Canada and Sweden
- Eva-Maria Asari, Migration Expert of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences: The Role of State and Local Governments in Receiving the Beneficiaries of International Protection
- Maria Golubeva, Head of Migration Policy Programme of the Centre for Public Policy PROVIDUS, Latvia: Policy Challenges for the Integration of Migrants in Latvia: Labour Market, Education, Participation
- Katja Vänskä-Rajala, Project Manager of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy, Finland: Policies and Practices of Resettlement of Refugees in Finland
- Christoffer Melson, Chairman of Committee of Labour Market of the Vejle Municipality, Denmark: Experience of the "Work-First" Approach to Refugee Integration in Vejle Kommune
- Triin Raag, Head on International Protection Policy of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Estonia: The Readiness of the State and Local Governments in Receiving Applicants and Beneficiaries of International Protection
- Vladimir Šokman, Chairman of the City Council of Tartu, Estonia: The First Experiences of the Estonian Local Governments in Receiving the Beneficiaries of International Protection
- Eero Janson, Director of the NGO Estonian Refugee Council: Civil Society Role and Experiences in the Reception of Refugees
- Tiit Tammaru, Professor of Urban and Population Geography of the University of Tartu, Estonia: Conclusions of the Second Day of the Conference
Labour migration conference 2015
- Christer Haglund, Director of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia: Opening speech
- Marju Lauristin, MEP, Professor of Tartu University: Diversity of Our Societies and the Intra-EU Labour Migration
- Rasmus Ole Rasmussen, Senior Research Fellow, Nordregio: Comparative Analysis of Immigration in the Nordic and Baltic Countries
- Mihails Hazans, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Latvia: Return Migration Intentions to Latvia, Based on Recent Survey of Emigrants
- Annika Forsander, Head of the Centre of Expertise, Ministry of Empoyment and the Economy, Finland: The Nordic Welfare State and Immigration, Experiences of Finland
- Pieter Bevelander, Professor, Malmö Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare (MIM), Malmö University, Sweden: The World's Most Open Country: Labour Migration to Sweden after the 2008 Law
- Niels Jul Nielsen, Associate Professor, European Ethnology, Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark: Two cases of labour migrants in Denmark on 'orderly' conditions – a success story?
Labour migration and transnationalism conference 2014
- Berth Sundström, Director of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia: Opening speech
- Taavi Rõivas, Minister of Social Affairs of Estonia: Opening speech
- László Andor, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission: Labour Mobility: A European Perspective
- Ken-Marti Vaher, Minister of the Interior of Estonia: Estonian Migration Policy
- Eskil Wadensjö, Professor of Labour Economics, the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), Stockholm University: Central and Eastern European migrants and the Swedish Labour Market
- Häli Tarum, Labour Market Analyst, Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia: Migration Potential of Working-age Population in Estonia in 2013 (in Estonian)
- Dr Frida Thorarins, Chair of the MIRRA/CIRRA /Center for Immigration Research Reykjavik Academy, Iceland: Labour Migrants from Central and Eastern Europe in the Nordic Countries - Patterns of Migration, Working Conditions and Recruitment Practices
- Mihails Hazans, Professor, University of Latvia: Emigration Intentions and Fertility Potential in Latvia
- Tiit Tammaru, Professor, University of Tartu, Estonia: Transnationalism in the Nordic-Baltic Region
- Trine Lund Thomsen, Associate Professor, Aalborg University, Denmark: Skilled Immigrant Labour Market Integration in Denmark
- Laura Kirss, Head of Education Policy Programme, Praxis Center for Policy Studies, Estonia: Talent Policy in Estonia: From Pieces to the Bigger Picture
- Kristjan Kaldur, Analyst, Institute of Baltic Studies, Estonia: Experiences of Integration of Skilled Professionals from Other Countries (in Estonian)
- Ott Toomet, Research Fellow, University of Tartu, Estonia: Leaving Your 'Fatherland'? Ethnic Differences in Migration Intentions
- Eva-Maria Asari, Project Manager, Centre for Migration Studies, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences: EU Blue Card in the Nordic-Baltic Region
- Enel Pungas, Head of Department, Population Department, Estonian Ministry of the Interior: Factors Influencing Intentions to Study Abroad (in Estonian)
Smart migration expert seminar 2013
- H.E Anders Ljunggren, Ambassador of Sweden in Estonia: welcome address
- Professor Raul Eamets, University of Tartu: Smart Migration Policy
- Siim Raie, Director of the Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia: Experiences from the Project Bring Talent Home (Talendid Koju)
- Marianne Hansen, Director, WorkinDenmark: Danish Experience on Attracting Highly Qualified Labour Force
- Heikki Mäki, Consultant, Human Resource Services, Finesta Baltic OÜ: Employers View on Proactive State Policy of Immigration
- Eva-Maria Asari, Project Manager, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences: Attracting Highly Qualified Third-Country Nationals in the European Union and Estonia
- Kristina Narusk, CEO, Estonian Service Industry Association: Can Estonia become a target country for talented people and profitable jobs?
Migration and demographic challenges conference 2013
- Berth Sundström, Director of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia: Opening statements at the The 'Migration and Demographic Challenges in the Nordic-Baltic Region' conference (7 & 8 March 2013, Tallinn, Estonia)
- H.E. Mr Jan Palmstierna, Ambassador of Sweden to Estonia: Opening statements at the The 'Migration and Demographic Challenges in the Nordic-Baltic Region' conference (7 & 8 March 2013, Tallinn, Estonia)
- Taavi Rõivas, Minister of Social Affairs of Estonia: Opening statements at the The 'Migration and Demographic Challenges in the Nordic-Baltic Region' conference (7 & 8 March 2013, Tallinn, Estonia)
- Lauri Bambus (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia): Opportunities and Responsibilities in Baltic Sea Region
- Ulf Holm (Swedish Parliament, Riksdag): Migration as a Motor for Exports in Sweden
- PhD Elli Heikkilä (Institute of Migration, Turku, Finland): Immigrants on the Finnish Labour Market
- PhD Jon Horgen Friberg (Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research, Norway): Labour Migration to Norway from Poland and the Baltic Region – Trends and Challenges
- Andrius Tekorius (Ministry of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania): The Experience of Lithuania in Labour Migration between the Nordic Countries and Baltic States
- Liis Reiter (Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia): Labour Migration from Estonia in Recent Years
- PhD Raul Eamets (University of Tartu, Estonia): The Economic Impact of Migration on the Destination and Sending Country
- PhD Per Lundborg (Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), Stockholm University): Swedish Experiences of Labour Migration between the Nordic and Baltic Countries
- MSc Johanna Roto (NordRegio): The Impact of Migration on Nordic Cities and Regions
- PhD Tiit Tammaru (Tartu University, Estonia): Waves of Outwards Migration in Estonia
- Ivi Normet (Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia): The Impact of Labour Migration in the Field of Medical Care in Estonia
- Marianne Hansen (Workindenmark, Danish Ministry of Labour): How to Meet the Challenges of Labour Migration - Experiences from Denmark
- Helina Maasing (Centre for Migration Studies, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences): Labour Migration to Estonia from Third Countries
- PhD Dovilė Krupickaitė (Vilnius University, Lithuania): Destination Change of Emigration from Lithuania
- PhD Elina Apsite-Berina (University of Latvia): Shift in Occupational Mobility Pre- and Post-Migration: A Comparative Analysis of Latvian Migrants in the Nordic Countries
- PhD Rein Ahas (University of Tartu, Estonia): Using Mobile Positioning Techniques to Analyse International Commuting
NB8 collaboration and the EU Baltic Sea Strategy
- Conference: The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and topical legal and economic issues, including insolvency (8.-9.11.2012)
- The Nordic Council of Ministers and the EU Baltic Sea Action Plan
- Guidelines 2009–2013 for the Nordic Council of Ministers’ co-operation with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
- NB8 wise men report (Valdis Birkavs, Søren Gade 2010)
Freedom of movement
- Magdalena Ochej-Lokuciejewska: Internal Market in the Baltic Sea Strategy – Polish/Swedish flagship project
- Kristin Eckardt Johannsen: Removing hindrance to the internal market in the Baltic Sea Region
- Tom Corrie: Identifying obstacles in the Single Market. The role of assistance services
- Martin Hirvoja: The new draft Estonian public commercial code and the services directive – an attempt to create clear, unified and hassle free legal environment for entrepreneurs offering goods or services
- Merike Kompus: Cooperation in clusters and implementing the services directive
- Andres Ruubas: Point of Single Contact. Estonian experience (PSC)
- Johan Englund: Standardization and Certification - Important tools in ensuring the free movement of services
- Anneli Andresson-Bourgey: Services Directive: consolidation of achievements - and future actions
- Fredrik Melander: Nordic collaboration on eScience and eInfrastructure
- Olli-Pekka Rissanen: PEPPOL. Pan European Public Procurement Online
- Arvid Welin: STORK – eID interoperability
- Ingmar Vali: Company Registration and Management Across Borders