Building Effective Engagement between Research, Policy and Practice - A Strategic Approach to Impactful Migration Research Florence School of Transnational Governance

Overview

There is no lack of scientific evidence or information about migration. In fact, the EU and other organisations have invested heavily in enhancing the evidence base. However, several gaps between research and policymaking remain. Often, research outcomes are sidelined, not fully considered, or misunderstood due to communication gaps, political pressures, or misalignment with real-world needs.

For researchers in this field, it is not enough to conduct rigorous research and produce evidence-based findings.  A key challenge and opportunity for migration researchers is ensuring that research insights are useful, practical, and applicable to address and respond to today’s migration challenges. This requires integrating research insights into policy formulation and implementation and making research accessible and contextualised at local, national, and international levels of governance.

Key Facts

The training from Building Effective Engagement between Research, Policy and Practice - A Strategic Approach to Impactful Migration Research from Florence School of Transnational Governance will combine the practical experiences and perspectives of academic researchers with the experience of policymakers and advisors working for governments and civil society organisations. Participants will work together to identify and understand some of the key challenges and good engagement practices between research, policies, and practices.

For the detailed schedule, final lineup of speakers, and overview of learning activities, please consult the tentative programme agenda.