‘Who’s in charge here?’ Federal associations of migrant organisations: a navigation aid
Study | November 2024
There are currently 36 federal associations of migrant organisations (MO associations for short) in Germany, which are diverse in terms of content and structure. The SVR's scientific staff has now presented a new study that systematises this diversity and develops a typology of MO associations active at federal level. Under the title ‘Who’s in charge here? Federal associations of migrant organisations: a navigation aid’, the study provides an overview of how the profiles of the individual types of MO associations differ and for which forms of political consultation and cooperation they are particularly recommended.
To this end, following an inventory of MO associations at federal level, their websites were qualitatively evaluated. The focus was on the respective mission statements, claims of representation and practical work priorities (in particular project work). In addition, background discussions were held with representatives of MO federal associations and the federal administration. The analysis shows that, on the one hand, MO associations can be classified as part of the general association system, but on the other hand they have certain special features. The study explains how cooperation between the state and MO associations could be further developed in a type-specific manner and also discusses various options for MO federal associations to reduce their current high dependence on public funding.
