[en] This chapter compares two important migration corridors to Belgium in order to better understand variations across several dimensions of Turkish and Moroccan immigrants’ integration – in particular, the labour market, education, citizenship and residence. It provides insights on integration from the immigration country perspective as well as from the countries of origin, appraising the impact that Turkey and Morocco may have on the integration of their migrants in Belgium. The main findings are as follows. First, the countries of origin may have an impact on integration when emigration starts. Second, countries of origin may have a positive or negative impact on some integration dimensions (citizenship) but no obvious impact on others (education and labour market). In their efforts to develop and maintain links with migrants and to protect migrants’ rights abroad, countries of origin can facilitate integration, but only indirectly.
Disciplines :
Sociology & social sciences
Author, co-author :
Gsir, Sonia ; Université de Liège > Institut des sciences humaines et sociales > Centre d'études de l'ethnicité et des migrations (CEDEM)
Mandin, Jérémy ; Université de Liège > Département de science politique > Politiques publiques et relations internationales