Migrants’ competence recognition systems: Controversial links between social inclusion aims and unexpected discrimination effects

An adequate incorporation of migrants in the labour market, able to fully unleash their potential, is a major challenge for EU development. In this direction, the recognition of migrants skills, knowledge and competence acquired in formal and non/informal contexts represents a crucial issue. Based on a comparative research work conducted at European level, this paper highlights the ambivalence of competence recognition systems which, whilst representing potential means of social inclusion, in certain condition risk becoming invisible instruments of discrimination. Moreover it provides some recommendations for improving the substantial universalism of EU competence recognition systems and their impact on migrants integration

Migrants’ competence recognition systems: controversial links between social inclusion aims and unexpected discrimination effects

An adequate incorporation of migrants in the labour market, able to fully unleash their potential, is a major challenge for EU development. In this direction, the recognition of migrants’ skills, knowledge and competence acquired in formal and non/informal contexts represents a crucial issue. Based on a comparative research work conducted at European level, this paper highlights the ambivalence of competence recognition systems which, whilst representing potential means of social inclusion, in certain condition risk becoming invisible instruments of discrimination. Moreover it provides some recommendations for improving the substantial universalism of EU competence recognition systems and their impact on migrants integration. (DIPF/Orig.

Unasked questions and missing answers : the Italian national health system and Chinese migrants in Milan

The Chinese population based in Italy is described, in the relevant literature, as: scarcely interacting with the receiving context; being capable of satisfying autonomously most of its needs; and of being closely linked to its country of origin. How does this inclusion model reflect in terms of health? This study is aimed at investigating the knowledge, perceptions and use of the Italian health system (SSN) by Chinese migrants living in Milan. It also attempts to identify weaknesses, strategic levers and challenges for effectively answering these users’ needs.The MPC is co-financed by the European University Institute and the European Union