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Innovative Approaches to Integrated Return Planning to Nigeria and Kosovo

In support to the Austrian Ministry of Interior (BMI), NEXUS carries out  targeted research and analysis is a feasibility study related to encouraging sustainable voluntary return of migrants to Nigeria and Kosovo by introducing an innovative private-sector component.

The objective is to directly link individual interests and professional skills of potential returnees residing in Austria with the commercial interest of private sector actors planning to initiate or expand their activities in Nigeria and Kosovo. The project is co-financed by the EU under the European Return Fund 2008 and the Austrian Ministry of Interior.

NEXUS will produce a practical feasibility study, including specific plan of action, on how return migration can have a positive impact on development – for instance through innovative, public-private partnerships encouraging and supporting durable returns

Key features:

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Innovative PPP approach supporting voluntary and sustainable return of migrants in Austria to Nigeria and Kosovo

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Individual interests of the potential returnees are directly linked with the interest of private sector actors planning to initiate or expand their activities to the respective countries of origi

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A model for an ‘’Employment Exchange Facility’’ to be developed, which supports and facilitates practical cooperation, development and business opportunities by the following means:
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Provide support to Austria-based enterprises with an interest in operating/expanding in Kosovo and Nigeria, through identification and recruitment of potential employees, with clearly defined professional skills and training profiles, amongst potential returnees

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Inform potential returnees from the target groups regarding employment opportunities with the enterprises mentioned above, and in their countries of origin

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Provide advice on existing education programmes and training facilities facilitating the above process

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