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Local Response to Migration and Refugees

What are the roles and responsibilities of local actors in dealing with migration and forced displacement? How can local governments plan for migration flows and deliver inclusive services to host communities and refugees? How can local actors foster social cohesion between migrant populations and host communities?

Learn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Local Response to Migration and Refugees from July 7 to 18 2025 in The Hague.

In this course, you will:

  • Define the meaning of international (legal) migration frameworks for countries with large movements of refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons
  • Explore the roles and responsibilities of local, national, and international authorities and how they can cooperative effectively
  • Understand how to plan for basic services - such as housing, health care and education - in an inclusive manner
  • Identify strategies for integrating refugees and migrants in the labour market
  • Explore approaches to promote social cohesion between migrants, refugees, and host communities
  • Experience successful migration management practices at a local level in the Netherlands

Fee information

The course fee is € 3,895*. This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues.

Professionals working in local government or for local NGOs on the DAC list of ODA-recipient countries (OECD) may qualify for a 50% fee reduction. Contact us for details.

How to register

Interested? Participants can register directly with the button below or find more information about the content and application process on our website.

We offer group discounts and 50% fee reduction for staff from local authorities and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list.

For any questions, please contact: info@thehagueacademy.com