The New Pact on Migration and Asylum: Unpacking the EU’s Search for Coherence, Efficiency and Solidarity
The long awaited New Pact on Migration and Asylum was recently approved. It was promoted as a milestone achievement in the EUs long search for a common and more coherent migration policy, and as striking a balance between efficiency and solidarity. But, what is behind these buzzwords: policy coherence, efficiency and solidarity and what do they mean in practice?In this breakfast seminar, findings from the MIGNEX project on the EU’s approach to achieving policy coherence in the field of migration were presented. It was shed light on how the push for more efficient policies, including measures for return and readmission, have shaped this policy making over the years.SpeakersMaria Gabrielsen Jumbert, Senior Researcher at PRIONiels Ike, Researcher at UNU-MERIT & Leiden UniversityAyse Bala Akal, Research Assistant at PRIOJon Ole Martinsen, Senior Adviser at NOASThe conversation will be moderated by Jørgen Carling, Research Professor at PRIO and MIGNEX Project Leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Maj 20241h 19min
Becoming Middle Class in Metro Manila: Does Migration Matter?
Asian cities, like Metro Manila, are witnessing a rise in middle class populations amid rapid urbanization. But what do residents think about being and becoming middle class in Metro Manila, and does migration matter?In this seminar, participants heard about the findings of PRIO’s Migration Rhythms in Trajectories of Upward Social Mobility in Asia project, from research among Filipino urban middle classes in Metro Manila. After a presentation of the MigrationRhythms Project by Karen Liao, Senior Researcher at PRIO, and Marta Bivand Erdal, Research Professor at PRIO, Hon. Enrico Fos, the Ambassador of the Philippines in Oslo, offered his comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Maj 20241h 44min
Locally-led Aid and Accountability: What Have We Learned? (AidAccount Conference)
In prolonged humanitarian crises, individuals, groups, organizations, and diaspora communities play pivotal roles as humanitarian actors. They are often the first responders in emergencies and remain actively involved throughout the ensuing complex crises.The AidAccount project has delved into how accountability is conceptualized and practiced at the intersection of civic and professional humanitarianism in protracted crises within Uganda, Somalia, and Sri Lanka.In this lunch seminar, AidAccount researchers, together with Marangu Njogu (Windle International), Sever Dzigurski (KPSRL) and Hilde Salvesen (MFA) explored what we now know about understandings and practices of accountability in humanitarian assistance. The speakers draw on findings from the AidAccount project as well as eye-openers from the final conference. Moderator of the event was Cindy Horst, Research Professor, PRIO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Maj 20241h 30min
Visualizing Memories of Protracted Displacement (AidAccount Conference)
On 13 May, we had hosted a conversation between Dr. Danesh Jayatilaka, Chairman of the Centre for Migration Research and Development and Dr. Mohideen Mohamed Alikhan, Senior Lecturer, University of Peradeniya, Tamina Sheriffdeen Rauf, Oslo City Council, and Cathrine Brun, Professor and Deputy Director of the Center for Lebanese Studies (CLS). The conversation was moderated by Marta Bivand Erdal, Research Professor at PRIO.The event was part of the AidAccount conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Maj 20241h 28min
Myanmar Roundtable: Artistic Practices after the Coup
On 22 April, as part of the final conference of the INSPIRE project, academics and artists discussed art and activism in Myanmar.Speakers:Chuu Wai, Visual ArtistZun May Oo, Visual ArtistIda Fagervold, Doctoral Research Fellow, University of OsloSara Wong, PhD Candidate, London School of EconomicsMarte Nilsen, Senior Researcher, PRIOPlease visit https://www.prio.org/events/9133 for more information about the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Apr 20241h 38min
Book launch: Humanitarian Extractivism - The Digital Transformation of Aid
On Thursday 29 February senior researcher Kristin Bergtora Sandvik launched her new book "Humanitarian Extractivism - The Digital Transformation of Aid". In this book Sandvik focuses on how practices of data extraction shift power towards states, the private sector and humanitarians.Morten Tønnessen-Krokan from the Norwegian Red Cross and Anand Nair from the Norwegian Refugee Council joined Sandvik for a panel discussion, giving practitioners' perspectives on the digital transformation of aid. The conversation was moderated by Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert, Senior Researcher at PRIO. Welcomes and introduction was given by Kristoffer Lidén, Research Director at PRIO.Read more about the book launch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Feb 20241h 16min
Civilians Living with Organized Violence: Protective Strategies and Agency
On 22 January we brought together scholars and practitioners to discuss how we can better understand civilian agency and identify new ways of protecting civilians in conflict settings. The discussion was based on the newly published book "Civilian Protective Agency in Violent Settings" (Oxford University Press, 2023) edited by Jana Krause et. al.Speakers: Jana Krause, Professor, University of OsloIsak Svensson, Professor, Uppsala UniversityEirin Mobekk, Policy Director on Fragility, Department for Partnerships and Shared prosperity, NORADFrederik Siem, Head of Unit, Protection and Restoring Family Links, Norwegian Red CrossThe conversation was moderated by Louise Olsson, Research Director at PRIO. Welcoming remarks by Henrik Urdal, the Director at PRIO.Please visit https://www.prio.org/events/9103 to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 20241h 23min
Is There an End to the War in Ukraine?
Both Russia and Ukraine appear set for continuing with war even if the prospects for a full military victory seem increasingly unlikely. In this seminar, experts on the topic examined what would be required for a credible peace process to gain traction.Speakers:Tetiana Kyselova, Professor and Senior Fellow at SwisspeacePavel Baev, Research Professor, PRIOLaurie Nathan, Professor of the Practice of Mediation, Kroc InstituteKristian Berg Harpviken, Research Professor, PRIOThe conversation will be moderated by Pinar Tank, Senior Researcher at PRIO.This seminar was part of Oslo Peace Days 2023.For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9094. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Dec 20231h
