Maps of MATILDE regions
This output provides visualisation maps of MATILDE regions offering visual representations of migration characteristics and diversity.
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Output Description
The visualisation maps of MATILDE regions represent the territory and its dynamics based on scientific evidence. They focus on territorial, socio-economic and socio-demographic characteristics of the regions.
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The 13 MATILDE regions are NUTS 3 regions spread across Europe in Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the UK.
To provide visual, cartographic representations of migration grounded in sound quantitative data, it is crucial to stimulate a collective rethinking and a shared visualisation of the impact of migration on European rural and mountainous regions. The maps, based on data collected by the MATILDE project provide accurate information about the territorial characteristics of the regions in focus, the distribution of Third Country Nationals (TNCs) within them and their sociodemographic characteristics.
The maps are used as an input to stimulate reflection and discussion at the local level, through the involvement of local stakeholders, on the multi-layered impact and diversified presence of TCNs in MATILDE regions. The aim is to raise a new collective awareness on the territorial dimensions of migration and, at the same time, co-produce together with the local stakeholders, a new representation of the reality through images.
There is a detailed description of the dimensions and indicators considered for the production of the maps and narrative profiles for each MATILDE region.
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Maps give an overview for all MATILDE regions for a certain indicator (e.g. rural-urban typology, share of population, mountain regions, border regions).
Regional maps show for each region, information on specific indicators (e.g. degree of urbanisation, population distribution, access to hospitals).
Comparative maps show the characteristics of TCNs, foreigners and migration dynamics between 2008 and 2018 and provide the opportunity to better compare migration patterns and the TCN’s socioeconomic characteristics in MATILDE regions (e.g. number and share of TCNs, gender distribution, population development through migration).
The maps show that there is a significant degree of diversity in MATILDE regions in terms of spatial and territorial characteristics. They also show that MATILDE regions encompass a significant variety of migration profiles. More specifically, there is heterogeneity in terms of share, development and socio-demographic profiles of the TCNs that live in MATILDE regions.
Relevance for monitoring and evaluation of the CAP
Migration has an important effect on local and regional development and inclusion aspects related to the migration phenomenon increasingly form part of local development strategies. Therefore, the mapping of spatial, territorial and socio-demographic characteristics of migration at the regional level can be useful for CAP evaluations in two ways:
- For providing the contextual background, in terms of the territorial and socio-demographic context (pertinent to balanced territorial development) including baseline data and potentially also data for context indicators.
- For understanding the changing population dynamics and their potential implications for local development and therefore better understand the intervention logic of local development strategies in the context of LEADER.
MATILDE maps are revealing a hidden phenomenon in rural areas, e.g. in regions like Andalusia, in Spain, there are lots of migrant workers who are not visible (not registered in national statistics, hidden economy). Also the qualitative focus captures information that is difficult to capture with metrics, so it is important that they combine qualitative with qualitative approaches. The information provided in the maps can also be used by LAGs for policy planning at the local level, while also serve as baseline information.
The typology of data collected by the MATILDE project for developing the mapping of migration, as well as the indicators used, are clearly described and can therefore be used by other regions/countries to collect and map information for the same purpose.
Relevance of the output per CAP Objectives
- Specific Objective 8 – Vibrant rural areas
Additional output information
Data collection systems used:
- Eurostat
- National Statistics
- ESPON database
Type of output:
- New / improved data for M&E
- Visualisation tools
Associated evaluation approaches:
- Desk research
- Data analysis
- Impact evaluation ex ante
- Impact evaluation ongoing
Spatial scale:
- Sub-regional / local
- Regional
Project information
Migration Impact Assessment to Enhance Integration and Local Development in European Rural and Mountain Areas
MATILDE aims to:
- Examine how migration impacts local development and territorial cohesion in European rural and mountain regions, as well as to improve integration and local development.
- Improve knowledge on the social and economic development potential of Third Country Nationals (TCNs)
- Assess the positive aspects of migration, notably its potential to trigger development in the medium and long run especially in remote areas, where it can operate as a counter-process to depopulation and economic decline.
- Elaborate proposals concerning the redistribution of resources to rural and mountain areas, while promoting them as valuable places to live and fundamental resources for the entire continent
Project’s timeframe: 2020 – 2023
Contacts of project holder:
- Andrea Membretti, Scientific Head
- ussi P. Laine, Project Coordinator
- ITA-SUOMEN YLIOPISTO (University of Eastern Findland) (info@matilde-migration.eu)
Territorial coverage: Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden
CORDIS database: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/870831