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Thematic Axes for the Presentation of Papers:
Each session will feature three speakers (20 minutes per presentation), and up to three additional papers (5 minutes per paper) will be selected for public presentation. The Scientific Committee may consider the inclusion of more papers in certain sessions if deemed appropriate.
The topics addressed in each session will be interdisciplinary in nature and will seek to foster interrelation among the various panels on the phenomenon of migration and its challenges. The aim is to reflect on the context in which each proposed theme arises, the strengths and weaknesses of the migratory situation, best practices to follow, and the need for both legal and managerial evolution of the current situation.
SESSION 1. Legal and Social Framework, European and African, of Labor Migration
Thursday, October 30, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
This session will address migration flows and the regulation of labor and circular migration, both within the European Union and in neighboring countries, with special reference to Spain and the countries involved in the cooperation project. It will also explore the political, social, and institutional contexts of labor migration between Europe and African countries.
Suggested topics for papers:
- EU regulation of labor migration
- Regulation of labor migration in European border countries
- Spanish regulation of labor migration
- Spanish regulation of circular labor migration
- African regulation of labor migration
- Regulation of labor migration in Gambia, Mauritania, and Senegal
- Institutional context of labor migration between the EU and North Africa
- Political context of labor migration between the EU and North Africa
- Social context of labor migration between the EU and North Africa
- General framework of migration between the Canary Islands, Gambia, Mauritania, and Senegal
SESSION 2. Current Context of Migration and Labor Routes between Mauritania, Gambia, Senegal, and the Canary Islands
Thursday, October 30, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
This session will explore the migration routes and flows to the Canary Islands from Gambia, Mauritania, and Senegal, focusing on their current characteristics and emphasizing historical and socioeconomic aspects. It will also analyze institutional, political, and social contexts, institutional and civil society collaboration, and experiences—both successful and unsuccessful—while identifying key elements for future management of circular labor migration.
Suggested topics for papers:
- Migration route between the Canary Islands, Gambia, Mauritania, and Senegal
- Migrant profiles along the route
- Historical factors of the route
- Current factors of the route
- Socioeconomic conditions of the route
- Institutional context of labor migration
- Political context of labor migration
- Social context of labor migration
- Institutional collaboration along the route
- Civil society collaboration along the route
SESSION 3. Opportunities and Labor Needs for Circular Migration
Friday, October 31, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This session aims to provide an overview of the labor market in the cooperation area, with emphasis on shared needs, particularly in terms of training. It will explore labor opportunities and needs in both the public and private sectors, environments conducive to bilateral circular migration, the legal context of training, and best practices for successful circular migration training, considering both the socio-educational and legal contexts.
Suggested topics for papers:
- Holistic view of the labor market on both shores and shared needs
- Shared and necessary training on both shores
- Labor opportunities and needs in the public sector
- Labor opportunities and needs in the private sector
- Opportunity environments for bilateral circular migration
- Training needs for circular migration
- Legal context for migrant training recognized on both shores
- Best training practices for successful circular migration
- Socio-educational context of training opportunities
- Legal context of training opportunities
SESSION 4. Migration Narratives on Regular Circular Migration on Both Shores
Friday, October 31, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
This session will address the various existing narratives on labor and non-labor migration, from both sending and receiving territories, particularly from the Canary and European perspectives. It will also explore narratives around the construction of useful training pathways on both shores and those related to meaningful migrant empowerment. Topics may also include the combination of need, opportunity, and expectations in circular migration; alternative narrative models; positive narratives and best practices; as well as data, realities, misinformation, and manipulation in migration narratives.
Suggested topics for papers:
- Current African narrative on labor and non-labor migration
- Current European narrative on labor and non-labor migration
- Current Canary Islands narrative on labor and non-labor migration
- Narratives on building useful training pathways on both shores
- Narratives related to meaningful migrant empowerment
- Combining need, opportunity, and expectations in circular migration
- Building alternative narratives
- Best practices in constructive narratives for circular migration
- Positive migration narrative workshops
- Data, realities, misinformation, and manipulation in migration narratives