A Policy Agenda for Diversity and Minority Integration

Martin Kahanec and Klaus Zimmermann ()

No 1091, Discussion Papers of DIW Berlin from DIW Berlin, German Institute for Economic Research

Abstract: The social and labor market integration of ethnic minorities in the EU is still a major political, societal and economic challenge. Based on evidence presented in Kahanec and Zimmermann (2011), this policy paper proposes an agenda for diversity and minority integration in the European labor markets. Policies to foster the labor market and social integration of ethnic majorities can work. But they need to involve all stakeholders, including all levels of government, public and private sectors, as well as civil society organizations, combine general and targeted action in a balanced, complementary and reinforcing way, respond to the needs of the affected groups and provide open access to people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and be persistent and allow for time to become effective. Identification and transfer of good practices is essential.

Keywords: immigrants; ethnic minority; integration; diversity; labor market; diversity management; integration policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J15 J71 J78 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: o. p.
Date: 2010
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