Migration policy and practice for the next decade
On the move

One-week study programme 14 to 18 June 2010

About the programme

Migration affects every part of the world. Countries from which people move are affected by the departure of the economically active, in whose education and training they may have invested a great deal, as well as by the remittances which these people send home. There are effects on the economies and public expenditure of receiving countries as well as on the local communities in which immigrants reside. In all countries migration can give rise to robust political and public debate in which issues of human rights may feature strongly, sometimes involving litigation curtailing the actions of governments. Migration brings together issues of international and domestic policy in both the economic and social spheres. No country is entirely isolated from them. Policy makers and practitioners need to have as clear an understanding as possible of factors such as:

• What might be the long term trends in the movement of people?
• What considerations should influence policy in sending and receiving countries?
• How will international organizations such as the European Union (EU) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) affect the future course of events?
• What can a country learn from another country’s experiences?

The United Kingdom offers valuable lessons in this sphere. It has long experience as a country from which many have emigrated and to which many have come, as a result of which it has countless international connections at a personal level in addition to those it has governmentally. It plays an important part in determining future EU policy as well as being closely engaged with international bodies such as the G8 and UNHCR. Its own practices on frontier controls and international crime have seen significant developments in recent years, and are set to change further. In recent decades it has witnessed considerable internal debate about issues to do with migration.

Who is it for

• Senior officials in ministries, immigration, police and customs services and other public agencies concerned with issues to do with immigration and emigration and with international people trafficking
• Senior officials in ministries and other central and local public bodies concerned with social policy issues arising from the movement of people between countries and their subsequent settlement
• Senior representatives from organisations outside government such as non-government organisations (NGOs), interest groups and policy research institutes, concerned with migration issues.

How participants will benefit

The study programme will:

• Give participants a clear understanding of the patterns of migration in all parts of the world and how they might influence future developments
• Explore the impact of migration in sending and receiving countries, both centrally and at the level of local government and communities, and the factors likely to impinge on future policy
• Examine the role of international bodies and NGOs on migration policy and practice and how they might influence future developments
• Look at ways of combating the exploitation of the movement of people by international criminals
• Examine UK Government policy and practical experience and that of organisations critical of government
• Enable participants to identify aspects of UK policy and practical experience that can be applied internationally.

What the programme will cover

The programme will consist of briefings, plenary sessions and visits to key practitioners. It will provide ample opportunity for participants to share their own experiences. It will look at the long-term migration picture as well as the experience of public bodies centrally and locally and of key international organisations. It will provide the opportunity to hear from critics as well as supporters so that participants can gain a clear understanding of the nature of public debate in the UK and of how policy might develop in future.

The programme will concentrate particularly on:

• Recent and likely future patterns of migration and the economic and other factors which may bear on them
• The role and views of the EU, UNHCR and NGOs – their perceptions of future developments and how they think they may influence national policies
• The issues affecting sending and receiving countries such as the loss of skills, remittances, public expenditure and social integration
• The UK experience at central and local level – for example the application of technology to border controls; the management of high immigration and asylum case loads; the issues for local government of fast changing numbers of new residents; dealing with international criminals involved in the movement of people; and how political debate influences the development of policy
• Enabling participants from sending and receiving countries to exchange views and experiences, and so to refresh their own thinking about how they can contribute to the issues affecting their countries.

The programme will involve meetings and discussions with academics, senior officials in central and local government concerned with these issues, representatives of international organisations and people from NGOs concerned with migration.

In order to explore best practice, there will be visits to different government departments and an airport.

Programme outline

We reserve the right to change the programme as necessary.

Language

The programme will be conducted in English. Participants will be expected to have a good working knowledge of the language.

Location and arrival arrangements

The study programme will be based in central London.  On request, PAI can assist in finding suitable hotel accommodation and can arrange travel to and from the airport.

Fees and other costs

The fee for this one-week study programme will be £1,830. This includes tuition, travel to and from the airport (if required), travel on official visits (provided at a cost), printed material and other documentation. UK Value Added Tax (VAT) will not be charged if applicants can provide written confirmation from their government or its accredited representative that they are employed by their government in furtherance of its sovereign activities. In all other cases, VAT (currently 17.5%) will be charged in addition to the fee. Payment in full must be received by PAI no later than 14 June 2010. Cheques should be made payable to Public Administration International. Alternatively, PAI is able to invoice individuals or government agencies. Payment by bank transfer is also acceptable.

If participants cancel their booking within 21 calendar days of the start of the programme we will charge £250 to cover administration costs. Alternatively, fees already received can be held as a credit towards the cost of future PAI study programmes.

Airfares, accommodation costs, daily travel (other than on visits scheduled in the programme), meals and living expenses are not included. We suggest that approximately £120 per person per day should be allowed for a modest standard of accommodation, local travel in the UK, meals and other incidental expenses. Participants requiring a higher standard of accommodation (for example a 4 star hotel) will need to allow approximately £175 per person per day.

Discount

We offer a 10% discount on the tuition fee if a funding organisation sponsors more than three participants in any one calendar year. Please ensure that when you book your fourth participant (in any one calendar year) you let us know so that we can apply the discount.

Insurance

Participants are advised to arrange travel and health insurance cover before leaving their home country.

Public Administration International (PAI)

PAI specialises in management consultancy and development services for organisations in and associated with the public sector worldwide. We provide advice and support for governments undergoing political, economic, structural and legislative change. Our extensive network of associates includes practitioners, academics and independent consultants. The promotion of good governance and best practice are our key objectives. This programme is one of a number of specialist UK-based study programmes designed to meet the needs of public services worldwide.

We also have extensive experience of designing tailor-made programmes (from one day to two or three weeks) which can be run in your own country or in the UK to meet the specific needs of groups or individuals at all levels within your organisation. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Programme Director

The Programme Director will be Stephen Boys Smith, formerly a senior civil servant who spent most of his career in the UK Home Office. Amongst his senior posts he spent four years as head of the Immigration and Nationality Department, dealing with all aspects of UK policy and practice on immigration and asylum. He is now involved in the peace process in Northern Ireland and acts as a consultant to government.

How to apply

Please follow the link to complete an online application form, alternatively you can download the brochure for this study programme and complete the attached application form. Please post or fax it to:

Clare Walters
Programme Manager
Public Administration International
10 Bayley Street
London, WC1B 3HB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7580 3590
F +44 (0)20 7580 4746
pai@public-admin.co.uk

How to contact us

For further information about this programme or our consultancy and development services, please contact:

Claire Cameron
Director
Public Administration International
10 Bayley Street
London, WC1B 3HB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7580 3590
F +44 (0)20 7580 4746
pai@public-admin.co.uk

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