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This report is the first of a series of studies produced under the ‘Strengthening Capability for Integrated Border Management in Lebanon’ (EU-IBM III) project funded by the European Union. The purpose of the report is to have a better understanding on the conflict issues and dynamics in the border areas of the Northern and Eastern Governorates in Lebanon to inform further assistance to border communities.

Developed by Dr. Michel Douaihy (researcher) and peer reviewed by Rania Skaine, ICMPD Border Management and Security (BMS) Program expert

This report draws on recent scholarly advances to better specify what narratives are and to explain variation in their popularity before considering how their effects on immigration policy preferences varies. The study then considers the popularity of eight simple migration narratives — four positive, four negative — in eight countries across the Euro-Mediterranean region today using recent World Values Survey data. Finally, the extent to which belief in each of these narratives affects one’s preferred immigration policy is tested.

The report forms part of the Phase III Euromed Migration Communications Study. This chapter considers how and why these dramatic changes in the importance of the issue, or salience of immigration, occurred in European politics. It combines findings from various scientific sources to produce a theoretical framework that explains how salience affects electoral outcomes, both in terms of turnout and results, and ultimately public policy via emotional activation, exposure to information and evaluation of politicians.

The Africa overview of diaspora engagement is one of a six-part regional series analysing diaspora engagement around the world. It draws on knowledge gathered during the mapping of 41 African countries, including relevant policy and institutional frameworks, trends, good practices and recommendations at regional level.

Tittel-Mosser, F. (2021) Diaspora engagement: Africa. Regional Series. EUDiF.

The Asia overview of diaspora engagement is one of a six-part regional series analysing diaspora engagement around the world. It draws on knowledge gathered during the mapping of 16 countries in Asia to study relevant policy and institutional frameworks, trends, good practices and recommendations at regional level.

Tittel-Mosser, F. (2021) Diaspora engagement: Asia. Regional Series. EUDiF.

The Middle East overview of diaspora engagement is one of a six-part regional series analysing diaspora engagement around the world. It draws on knowledge gathered during the mapping of 5 Middle East countries to study relevant policy and institutional frameworks, trends, good practices and recommendations at regional level.

Tittel-Mosser, F. (2021) Diaspora engagement: Middle East. Regional Series. EUDiF.

The LAC overview of diaspora engagement is one of a six-part regional series analysing diaspora engagement around the world. It draws on knowledge gathered during the mapping of 24 LAC countries to study relevant policy and institutional frameworks, trends, good practices and recommendations at regional level.

Tittel-Mosser, F. (2021) Diaspora engagement: Latin America & the Caribbean. Regional Series. EUDiF.

The Pacific overview of diaspora engagement is one of a six-part regional series analysing diaspora engagement around the world. It draws on knowledge gathered during the mapping of 12 Pacific countries, including relevant policy and institutional frameworks, trends, good practices and recommendations at regional level.

Porteret, A. (2021) Diaspora engagement: The Pacific. Regional Series. EUDiF.

The EECA overview of diaspora engagement is one of a six-part regional series analysing diaspora engagement around the world. It draws on knowledge gathered during the mapping of 10 EECA countries to study relevant policy and institutional frameworks, trends, good practices and recommendations at regional level.

Tittel-Mosser, F. (2021) Diaspora engagement: EECA. Regional Series. EUDiF.