By Ricard Zapata-Barrero, GRITIM, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona A re-examination of the local turn literature (Zapata-Barrero et al., 2017), with a focus on the normative assumptions that has helped to articulate the debates, may necessitate a re-set of the local turn so as to broaden the scope of cities. This would include, but not be limited to, those that are active, though probably less migrant-friendly. The exclusive cities are those...Read More
Double panel "International migration and peripheral places: Exploring 'left behindness' through the human mobility lens" at the 2025 American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting in Detroit!Read More
By Gülşen Doğan, MiReKoc, Koç University, Istanbul Cities worldwide are rapidly changing due to urban growth and economic shifts. Digital tools are now central to local governance. These technologies improve public service efficiency and foster citizen-government interactions. They promote decentralized control and collaborative policymaking, enhancing civic engagement. Nonetheless, this change prompts critical questions about democracy and ethical technology use by local governments. Technology is revolutionizing service delivery in cities globally....Read More
By Joshua Soriano Fernández, Master’s Student in Democracies, Nationalism, Federalism, and Multiculturalism, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain IntroductionMigration governance in cities presents a significant challenge. National policies often fail to address thespecific needs of urban migrant populations, forcing local governments to navigate the complexities ofmigration without formal mechanisms in place. In response, many cities rely on informal governancestrategies—temporary agreements with NGOs, ad hoc collaborations, or flexible legal adjustments. Whilethese informal...Read More
BROAD-ER Women in Science Webinar Series – Spring 2025 We are excited to invite all interested participants to join us for the fourth round of our BROAD-ER Women in Science Webinars! Mark your calendars for Jan 21, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 (Turkey time), to join an insightful webinar featuring Eva Fortes from Pompeu Fabra University. Eva Fortes is a PhD candidate in Political and Social Sciences at Pompeu Fabra...Read More
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