Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities
Working Together for Local Integration of Migrants and Refugees in Rome
This report focuses on the local level integration of migrants in Rome, and provides
information on the national framework for integration in Italy. While the study assumes
that local authorities are at the forefront of migrant integration – providing information
and essential services, ensuring access to education and the labour market, overcoming
the barriers for full inclusion in the host society, and managing conflicts – local
authorities are not alone. This report stresses the importance of multi-level governance
of migrant integration, highlighting the key role of third sector enterprises, NGOs,
business, faith-based organisations and unions. It identifies and shares selected
local actions and governance practices to manage the short- and long-term effects
of migration flows, and provides an international comparative of practices implemented
by other EU cities, highlighting the most effective measures and lessons learned.