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The Seventh international Metropolis conference
Conference themes Location and organisers Who should attend Information Conference at a glance
THE SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL METROPOLIS CONFERENCE
Building on the experiences of the first six conferences, in Milan (1996), Copenhagen (1997), Israel (1998), Washington D.C. (1999), Vancouver (2000) and Rotterdam (2001), the Seventh International Metropolis Conference will take place in Oslo, Norway, September 9-13, 2002. Through interactive plenary sessions and highly focused workshops, the Oslo conference will aim to further intensify exchange between policymakers, leading academics, non-governmental actors, and representatives of immigrant groups. A pre-conference program of field visits is offered for those arriving early. CONFERENCE THEMES ÒTogetherness in DifferenceÓ is the overall theme of the conference. Four interrelated sub themes will be focussed: Globalisation and the Politics of Migration Empowerment and the Effectiveness of Citizenship Urban textures ø How our cities are impacted by migration Gender in Migration LOCATION AND ORGANISERS The conference will take place in Oslo - a city beautifully located at the Oslo fjord, and close to wonderful recreational areas. The conference sessions will be held at the Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel, Northern Europe's largest hotel, situated in the city centre. The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, which is responsible for the refugee, immigration and integration policies in Norway, will host the conference in close cooperation with the City of Oslo, the Research Council of Norway, IMER-Bergen/Norway at the University of Bergen, and the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. WHO SHOULD ATTEND The conference should be attended by researchers, policy makers, administrators, and representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Metropolis wants to reach all those with a professional interest in international migration and urban processes. Graduate students and interested stakeholders in the private sector are also warmly welcomed. A special fee structure is being offered to make it easier for graduate students and NGO representatives to participate. Participants and presenters/organisers need to secure their own funding to participate in this conference. Workshop presenters/organisers have to pay travel and accommodation in addition to the registration fee for the conference. INFORMATION For further information about this conference contact the Metropolis 2002 secretariat: E-mail: oslo2002@metropolis.net -for questions regarding the content / programme E-mail: metropolis@tsforum.no -for questions regarding registration / accommodation Tel: +47 6128 7320 Fax: +47 6128 7330 CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
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