Good Practice - Project
Exchanging good practices on integrating immigrants in rural areas across the EU
A Finnish NGO used EAFRD funding in a transnational project to exchange and develop best practices for integrating immigrants and refugees in rural areas.
General information
RDP Priority
- P6. Social inclusion and local development
RDP Focus Area
- 6B: Local development
RDP Measure
- M19: LEADER/CLLD
Summary
Increasing numbers of immigrants are arriving to Europe from areas of conflict. Rural areas, particularly those with declining populations, have an opportunity to integrate refugees. International networks are needed to exchange best practices, advice and support in developing new integration projects for immigrants.
A Finnish NGO used EAFRD funding to lead a transnational project including international study trips to learn from good practices, the creation of platforms to exchange information, workshops and publication of the examples of best cases.
Results
The three-year project started after three transnational partner meetings and the signing of a partnership agreement in November 2016.
The most important result so far has been better understanding of the migrants’ integration challenges.
A joint publication of good immigrant integration practices from each of the partner regions.
Promoter
Leader Aisapari ry
Funding
Total budget 600 000 (EUR)
EAFRD 252 000 (EUR)
National/Regional 348 000 (EUR)
Topics
Keywords
Resources
gp_fi_immigration_good_practices_web_fin_0.pdf
(PDF – 684.44 KB)
Ms Eeva Arpala