Foreign Immigration in Emilia Romagna

Essay published in the Statistical Dossier on Immigration 2002 Caritas / Migrants. A panorama of immigration in Emilia Romagna in 2001 is offered, starting from its historical dynamics .After examining the foreign presences (with particular attention to the country of origin, the gender composition, and the provincial distribution), the insertion into the labor market is analyzed (especially with regard to start-ups and employment sectors), and that relating to foreign minors in the school system. Finally, there is an in-depth analysis on the initiatives of the municipalities for foreign immigrants. There are also cited the results of various researches conducted in this regard.