The issue of terminology and definitions, and more particularly, the issue of translating terminologies and definitions across different disciplines and geopolitical settings appears to be a constant challenge in large interdisciplinary research projects that cover broad geographical areas. Our GAPs project that seeks to decentre the study of migrant returns and return migration policies is no exception…
Read MoreWhen voluntary, safe and dignified, ‘return’ is often seen as the most feasible and desirable ‘durable solution’ to forced displacement. Since most refugees stay within the region of their country of origin, and the EU’s ‘effective’ restriction of mobility ensures that most people wanting to travel further afield never make it to Europe, such refugee return predominantly takes place from countries within the regions…
Read MoreGAPs had its official kick-off meeting on 8-9 March 2023 with a public panel event on 10 March 2023, the agenda of which can be viewed here. The majority of the team members, members of our advisory board and our ethics…
Read MoreGAPs is a new Horizon Europe project, awarded a grant from the EC to conduct a comprehensive multidisciplinary study on the drivers of return policies and barriers and enablers in international cooperation on returns.
Read MoreThe goal of this blog is to share information about research on migration governance conducted as part of GAPS, GAPs: Decentring the Study of Migrant Returns and Readmission Policies in Europe and Beyond,…
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