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This document explores the interplay between migration and social development, focusing on the experiences of COS Rijnmond and Midden-Holland. It covers historical background, organizational structures in host countries, and strategies for development cooperation, such as individual remittances and capacity building. The relationship between integration and development cooperation is examined, concluding that these elements mutually reinforce each other. Successful migrant organizations require support structures and financing to thrive in development efforts.
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Migration & Social Development COS Rijnmond & Midden Holland Huub Severiens & Nienke Blauw, Milano, 2-02-2006
Introduction • Historical background • Development & integration: • Organisational structures in the host country • Development cooperation strategies • Conclusion
Historical background • COS Rijnmond & Midden Holland • Servicebureau • Linkis
Organisational structures in the host country • Individual • Informal group • NGO • Network organisation • Professional organisation
Examples • Stichting Vrienden van Blinden in Congo • Burundian Women for Peace & Development
Development cooperation strategies • Individual remittances • Shipping materials • Creating structures & facilities • Capacity building • Structural poverty reduction & sustainable development
Examples • Stichting Ropabu • Stichting Cottica
Conclusion • Development cooperation and integration mutually reinforce one another • Capacity building and financial support structures are necessary to enable migrant organisations to become succesfull actors in development cooperation