Navigating EU Migration Policies: Insights from Jordan and Ghana with Dr Zoe Jordan and Dr Cathrine Talleraas

Dr Zoe Jordan, Senior Lecture in the School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes, and Dr Cathrine Talleraas, Senior Researcher at the Chr. Michelsen Institute talk with us about the intricate relationship between European migration policies and their impact on countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Our discussion centers on the paradox of EU efforts to reduce migration flows and increase returns, while migration is a crucial driver of economic development in these regions. Join us as we explore the findings of the ""Effects of Externalisation"" project, focusing on the experiences of Jordan and Ghana. We'll unpack how EU migration management strategies have influenced local policies and practices, and how these countries are navigating and adapting to these external pressures. Zoe and Cathrine share insights into the incentives, challenges, and broader consequences of these policies, and compare the unique impacts in Jordan and Ghana. Tune in to understand the complex dynamics of international migration management and its real-world effects on migrants and the countries they leave behind.Find out more about Zoe’s and Cathrine’s work by visiting their staff profiles: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/zoe-jordan, https://www.cmi.no/staff/cathrine-talleraas