1. Norwegian Directorateof Integration and Diversity(IMDi) Pernille Baardson Senior Advisor 20.09.2011 • 1

3. The immigrant population

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5. IntroductionProgramme20.09.2011 • 2

6. Migration history in Norway Long history, butfew in numbersuntilrecently Refugees from Hungary in the 1950s from Chile and Vietnam in the 1970s from Iran and Sri Lanka in themid 1980s from the Balkans in the 1990s Labour migration from Pakistan, Turkey and Morocco in the 1970s 20.09.2011 • 3

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10. Integration policies in Norway From a historyofassimilation to successfulintegration? 20.09.2011 • 7

11. Migrant population in Norway In 1950: 1,4 % ofthepopulation = immigrants In 2011: 12,2 % = immigrants 2011: 600 000 (100 000 Norwegian-bornwith immigrant parents) Nearly half ofthe immigrants are from Asia, Africa or Latin America 4 outof 10 have lived in Norway less than4 years 20.09.2011 • 8

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15. The Norwegian context High GNP per capita Lowunemployment rate High labour market participationofbothgenders Nordic welfaremodel Limited availabilityoflowskilled jobs Emphasis on host country language skills 20.09.2011 • 12

16. The «new» Norway; challenges The Norwegian traditionofequality Childreninheritsocialdifferences Discrimination Religiousdiversity Integration is a two-wayprocess Zero tolerance – threethemes 20.09.2011 • 13

17. Status Higherunemployment rate among immigrants Lower income Higherdependancyofsocialbenefit 20.09.2011 • 14

18. Status BUT High socialmobility Time is crucial Children– some at risk, many do well 20.09.2011 • 15

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21. The IntroductoryProgramme for refugees The IntroductionActof 2004; a newapproach to qualification From client to candidate From safety net to futurecarreer Short time from pilot projects to legislation Key objctive: Furthereducation or entry to thelabour market: Self-sufficiency 20.09.2011 • 18

22. Key elements in theprogramme Norwegian language training, social studies, measuresthatprepare for furthereducation or access to thelabour market 2 years/3 years Full-time basis Economicbenefit (18 000 euro per year) An individuallyadapted plan 20.09.2011 • 19

23. The Introductionprogramme Integration grants to themunicipalities NOK 575 000 (72 000 EUR) per person during a periodof five years The government’sobjective: 65% to education or work And theresults? 20.09.2011 • 20

24. Results 2008: 53% 2009: 44% 2010: 43% BUT 10% increase one yearafter ending theprogramme Results, men: 49% Results, women: 38% Women, Somalia: 15% - butimproved to 36% after 3 years Women, Eritrea: 61% 20.09.2011 • 21

25. Challenges A need for fast tracks Fewincentives to take up employmentearly Men have betterresultsthanwomen 20.09.2011 • 22