Our Director of Research Participated in BBinar on Labour Migration

On February 6, 2025, Nermin Oruč, our Director of Research, participated in the ninth BBinar on “Labour Migration: Drivers, Impact, and Responses in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership Countries.” Hosted by the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, this webinar brought together experts to discuss the challenges posed by high emigration rates…

Labour Migration: Drivers, impact, and responses in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries

The Western Balkans is undergoing a significant transformation as high emigration rates—particularly among young and skilled workers—combined with unfavourable demographic trends, have shifted the region from a surplus of labour to critical labour shortages. These challenges are especially pronounced in key sectors such as healthcare, IT, and manufacturing, limiting their growth potential. In response, countries…

CREDI Selected to Facilitate the Development of Roadmap for Employment of Foreign Workers in BiH

CREDI has been selected by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina to develop the “Roadmap for Employment of Foreign Workers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.” This project, funded by IOM-BiH and closely implemented with the Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, aims to address the growing demand for foreign labour…

CREDI Researchers Presented Findings at the Transnational Workshop within the JUSTMIG Project

The Center for Development Evaluation and Social Science Research (CREDI) participated in the transnational workshop as part of the JUSTMIG project titled “ Sustainable and Socially Just Transnational Sectorial Labour Markets for Temporary Migrants” (Grant No. 101126535). The workshop was held on November 26, 2024, in a hybrid format, bringing together representatives of social partners and…

Participation at the University Talks with KAICIID in Belgrade

Nermin Oruč, CREDI Director of Research and Coordinator of the WB-MIGNET network, participated in the event University Talks with KAICIID on October 30, 2024. The event was held at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography and brought together academics, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss pressing issues in migration management and intercultural dialogue in the…

Presentation at the Regional Conference on Labour Participation of Asylum Seekers in the Western Balkans

On September 25, 2024, Dr. Nermin Oruč, our director of research, took part in a conference, delivering a presentation and participating in a panel discussion. The conference, titled “Protection and Economic Prospects: Fostering Labour Participation of Asylum Seekers in the Western Balkans,” was held at the Aleksandar Palace Hotel in Skopje, North Macedonia.  He presented…

CREDI Conducted External Evaluation of DRC’s “Support to Health Transition” Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina

CREDI recently completed an external evaluation of the Danish Refugee Council’s (DRC) project focused on enhancing healthcare access and integrating migrant health services into the national system in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project, titled “Support to Health Transition,” was financed by the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). Conducted from September to October 2024, the evaluation aimed…

Session on the Use of Secondary Data in Migration Research Successfully Held

Following a short break, our InQuire Migration Research Laboratory recently organized a highly informative session on the utilization of secondary data in migration research. The session was held on June 6th, 2024, starting at 15:00 CET. Dr. Dimitra Kondyli, Research Director of the National Centre for Social Research (EKKE) and Amela Kurta, Coordinator of the…

JUSTMIG National Workshop in BiH

CREDI organised a national workshop within the JUSTMIG project on 16th May 2024 in hybrid mode. The workshop was a part of the EU-funded project “JUSTMIG – Sustainable and Socially Just Transnational Sectoral Labour Markets: Industrial Relations and Labour Market Adjustment to the Rise in Temporary Labour Migration” (Grant No. 101126535). The general objective of…