Working Together for Local Integration of Migrants and Refugees in Gothenburg
Today, 34% of the population of Gothenburg, Sweden, was born outside of the country
or has at least one parent born abroad. The city is growing at a fast pace: 4 400
new residents registered in 2016. Newcomers account for the bulk of demographic growth,
of which 12 858 refugees settled in the city between 2010 and 2016. However, migration
is not a new phenomenon in Gothenburg, with nearly 41.7% of migrant residents having
arrived more than 10 years ago. The Gothenburg municipality has a significant track
record in managing the impact of migration on local demand for work, housing, goods
and services, cultural and linguistic diversity, and other parts of daily life. This
report presents the way Gothenburg municipality and its state and non-state partners
are addressing migrant integration issues and opportunities. It compiles data and
qualitative evidence on how local integration efforts are designed and implemented
within a multi-level governance framework.
Published on April 18, 2018
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