IPS-KAS Conference on 'Addressing Social Cohesion and Effects of Migrants' Integration in Europe and Asia'

This two days Conference is part of the broader EU-Asia Dialogue project which is currently being implemented by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, European Policy Centre in Brussels and EU Centre in Singapore, and co-funded by the European Union. The aim of this project is to enhance understanding and foster exchange between policymakers, NGOs and research institutes from Europe and Asia.

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Panel 1: Social Capital, Social Mobility and Social Inclusion in Asia

• Presentation Slides by Ms Ji-Yuen Rim, Social Cohesion – an OECD Conceptual Framework
• Presentation Slides by Dr Helen Ting Mu Heng, Promoting Social Mobility in Malaysia
• Presentation Slides by Professor Andrew Eungi Kim, Neoliberalism and Economic Polarization in Korea: Insecure Employment and the Emergence of the Working Poor
• Presentation Slides by Mr Luu Quang Tuan, Social Capital of Vietnamese Rural People
• Presentation Slides by Mr Soung Sanvavuthy, The Difficulty in Finding a Job on Social Cohesion in Cambodia

Panel 2: Social Capital, Social Mobility and Social Inclusion in Europe

• Presentation Slides by Ms Monique Borsenberger, Social Cohesion in Europe – Social Cohesion and Intergenerational Relations:  A Focus on Luxembourg
• Presentation Slides by Dr Jan Germen Janmaat, Social Mobility through Education in the United Kingdom
• Presentation Slides by Professor Paolo R. Graziano, Social Capital and Social Cohesion in Italy

Panel 3: Non-Governmental Actors and Social Cohesion

• Presentation Slides by Dr Margarida Geada Seoane, The Changing Role of Trade Unions in Europe 
• Presentation Slides by Dr Maria Socorro Gochoco-Bautista, The Role of Non-State actors in Social Cohesion: The ADB SP Plan
• Presentation Slides by Assistant Professor Amy Sim, Civic Engagement and Civil-society in the Social Domain

Panel 4: Addressing Social Cohesion and Integration in Singapore

• Presentation Slides by Dr Mizanur Rahman, Immigration and Integration in Singapore: Challenges of Integrating Foreigners into the Singapore Society
• Presentation Slides by Dr Vicky Tan, Practical Aspects of Promoting Social Integration in Singapore

Panel 5: The Role of the Business Sector and the Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility – A Contribution to Social Cohesion and Social Integration.

• Presentation Slides by Mr Yu Jiantuo, Can CSR Complement Government Activities on Social Cohesion
• Presentation Slides by Mr Jerry Bernas, ASEAN CSR Vision 2020: Mainstreaming Responsible Business Conduct – Can CSR Foster Social Cohesion and Community Engagement?
• Presentation Slides by Dr Bela Galgoczi, Inclusive Labour Markets and Social Partnership – Does Co-operation and Social Dialogue between Trade Unions and the Business Sector Work in Europe?

Panel 6: Migration and the Impact of Integration Policies on Social Cohesion

• Presentation Slides by Ms Vanessa Steinmayer, Social Cohesion, Migration Policies and the Perception of Migrant Workers in the Asia-Pacific Region
• Presentation Slides by Dr Daniel Müller-Jentsch, Blessing or Curse? – How Switzerland Copes with a High Level of Qualified Immigrants
• Presentation Slides by Mr Henry Mårtenson, Addressing Integration of Migrants to Prevent Social Divides in Sweden
• Presentation Slides of Ms Ivy Miravalles, The Philippine Experience Focus on Reintegration Efforts

Panel 7: How to make Migrants’ Integration Work for Social Cohesion

• Presentation Slides by Professor Hsia Hsiao-Chuan, Multiculturalism from Below: Empowerment Approaches of Social Cohesion in Taiwan
• Presentation Slides by Ms Katrin Hirseland, Migration and Integration: The German Perspective – Pre- and Post-departure Measures to Foster Integration
• Presentation Slides by Professor Keizo Yamawaki, The Local versus National Approaches to Migrant Integration in Japan