European Qualifications Passport for Refugees: A multi-national approach on recognition of refugees’ qualifications

This issue is fully devoted to the presentation of IAU projects and initiatives. Read the papers selected for two dossiers, one on The blurring divide between public and private higher education: where does it lead?, with papers from Pakistan, France, Saudi Arabia and the US and the second on the initiatives developed to assist Refugees wishing to integrate higher education. IAU Horizons, vol.21, no.3.
European Qualifications Passport for Refugees: A multi-national approach on recognition of refugees’ qualifications
pushed migration and integration to the top of policy agendas, and will dominate policymaking in Europe for years to come. To meet this challenge, Europe needs a fast, effective and sustainable migration policy approach. Integration of migrants in the hosting countries and Europe as a whole is a crucial process, with immediate and long-term demands and effects.
One immediate necessity is quality data on refugees’ previous education and job experience. Facts about the refugee population is a key factor in planning and facilitating effective integration activities at the society level. For individuals, early evaluation of previous education and professional guidance is an important element of the integration process. More in IAU Horizons, vol.21, no.3.