THE COVID-19 MOBILITY IMPACTS ON THE MIGRATION FLOW IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE: THE SITUATION IN 2021 AND BEFORE 1989

Institute for Research and European Studies – Bitola. In this paper, we analyze the current travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic imposed by the countries from South-East Europe and briefly compare them with those imposed by the Central European countries. By using official data collection of displacement tracking matrices and analyzing the porosity ofContinue reading “THE COVID-19 MOBILITY IMPACTS ON THE MIGRATION FLOW IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE: THE SITUATION IN 2021 AND BEFORE 1989”

Diaspora Makes A Difference in COVID-19 Rural Recovery

Diasporas are key players in sustainable development. Their engagement in development programmes and interventions took center stage during a roundtable on diaspora contribution to post COVID-19 rural recovery, organized by the Africa-Europe Diaspora Development Platform (ADEPT) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). http://www.fao.org/rural-employment/resources/detail/en/c/1402305/

Lausanne Global Classroom: Diaspora

The first Global Classroom episode focuses on diaspora, a global phenomenon that has marked the 21st century. Today, more than ever before, people are on the move, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, and for various reasons—terrorism, economic collapse or opportunity, famine, human trafficking, education, to mention a few. There is a tremendous opportunity for ministry to,Continue reading “Lausanne Global Classroom: Diaspora”

Taking the Long View: Options for Inclusive Post-Pandemic Labor Markets

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in harsh effects across European economies, and uncertainty persists even as vaccination campaigns have picked up speed. EU governments’ prompt investments in historically large job retention measures have temporarily cushioned the pandemic’s blow to labor markets, but this also means that the full impact is yet to be felt. WhatContinue reading “Taking the Long View: Options for Inclusive Post-Pandemic Labor Markets”

Migration Data Relevant for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Migrants – particularly in lower paid jobs – may be both more affected by and vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19 in countries already impacted and those countries where the pandemic is spreading, but migrants also play an important role in the response to COVID-19 by working in critical sectors. Increasing border restrictions also haveContinue reading “Migration Data Relevant for the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Mission Fields in Northern Hemisphere

Sadiri Joy Tira. Missions are not just about crossing the ocean to foreign lands. Missions are from everywhere to anywhere; from cathedrals to hospitals and even senior citizen homes. If the church in North America can send missionaries to the “10/40 Window” then it can also inspire, empower, and equip followers of Jesus working in theContinue reading “Mission Fields in Northern Hemisphere”