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  • Improving the Governance of International Migration

    The Transatlantic Council on Migration

    Contemporary states are ambivalent about the global governance of migration: They desire more of it because they know they cannot reach their goals by acting alone, but they fear the necessary compromise on terms they may not be able to control and regarding an issue that is politically charged. Currently, there is no formal, coherent, multilateral institutional framework governing the global flow ... Read more

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  • A Fundamental Law of the European Union

    The financial crash and lengthy economic recession have tested the institutions of the European Union as never before. Debate about the future of Europe has polarized: Some want no more integration; others campaign for disintegration. Those who believe in deeper unity and a stronger federal Europe have yet to make their case. "A Fundamental Law" does that by offering a prospectus for radical ... Read more

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  • The European Way of Life

    In "The European Way of Life" the Bertelsmann Stiftung looks back at what the European Union has already achieved, and sets its sights on the future. What are the challenges to which European policymaking will have to rise in the years ahead? How can the European project be given a new lease of life? Europeans tend to be rather critical of the EU, but the fact of the matter is that the EU member ... Read more

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  • Effectiveness, Efficiency and Accountability in Philanthropy

    What Lessons can be Learned from the Corporate World?

    Edited by Bertelsmann Stiftung ...
    This volume collects the insights of the Management Symposium on "Effectiveness, Efficiency and Accountability in Philanthropy - What Lessons can be Learned from the Corporate World?" which was held in spring 2005. It both includes contributions by individual speakers as well as an edited summary essay of the argument made. The contributions explore the role of foundations in society and their ... Read more

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  • Prioritizing Integration

    The Transatlantic Council on Migration

    Edited by Bertelsmann Stiftung ...
    The global recession is having a major impact on immigrant integration. With cuts in public budgets and a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment across the Atlantic, many governments have made short-term decisions responding to the economic crisis that will have long-term implications for immigrants and the broader society. This book takes stock of the impact of the crisis on immigrant integration in ... Read more

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  • What Holds Asian Societies Together?

    Insights from the Social Cohesion Radar

    Edited by Bertelsmann Stiftung ...
    Social cohesion has become an important public goal in many countries across the globe, not only in the Western hemisphere, but also in Asia. Despite the growing political and academic interest in the concept, there is no generally accepted definition of social cohesion. As a result, empirical insights are lacking. Against this backdrop, the Bertelsmann Stiftung has initiated the "Social Cohesion ... Read more

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  • Living Diversity – Shaping Society

    The Opportunities and Challenges Posed by Cultural Difference in Germany

    Edited by Bertelsmann Stiftung ...
    Religious, cultural and linguistic diversity has always been a reality in Germany. Yet determining what constitutes success in terms of dealing with diversity on a day-to-day basis is a matter often subject to debate. Demonstrating respect for each other while living together in diversity must be cultivated but also involve the active participation of everyone affected. We experience diversity ... Read more

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  • Winning Strategies for a Sustainable Future

    Reinhard Mohn Prize 2013

    Edited by Bertelsmann Stiftung ...
    Since the first Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, many states have been looking for a new concept of economic and social progress. The environmental crises of the last years, as well as the global economic and financial crisis, require an even more profound shift in thinking - toward a policy committed to sustainability and intergenerational equity. But how can this goal be achieved? ... Read more

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  • A Fair Deal on Talent - Fostering Just Migration Governance

    Lessons from Around the Globe

    Edited by Bertelsmann Stiftung ...
    If well managed, migration generates benefits for migrants, their countries of origin and the countries they settle in. For migrants, it can help them expand their skill sets and improve their standard of living. For destination countries, it can alleviate demographic pressures and foster cultural diversity. For origin countries, it can bring benefits associated with remittances and knowledge ... Read more

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  • Migration, Public Opinion and Politics

    The Transatlantic Council on Migration

    Public perceptions and media coverage of immigrants and immigration policy are powerful forces in shaping the immigration debate. Understanding public opinion on immigration, how this impacts the political debate and how it affects reform prospects is critical in designing a strategy to advance thoughtful, rational and effective immigration and integration policy. This volume explores a critical ... Read more

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  • Escaping the Escape

    Toward Solutions for the Humanitarian Migration Crisis

    Edited by Bertelsmann Stiftung ...
    Conflict and war, but most of all overwhelming despair are driving massive numbers of mostly young people from the Middle East and North Africa, Central Africa, the Balkan, Ukraine and Central Asia to leave their homes for Europe in search of safety. What do they need most in order to lead their lives in peace and security? How can opportunities for a meaningful and secure future in their ... Read more

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  • Rethinking National Identity in the Age of Migration

    The Transatlantic Council on Migration

    Greater mobility and migration have brought about unprecedented levels of diversity that are transforming communities across the Atlantic in fundamental ways, sparking uncertainty over who the "we" is in a society. As publics fear loss of their national identity and values, the need is greater than ever to reinforce the bonds that tie communities together. Yet, while a consensus may be emerging as ... Read more

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