The Utrecht Refugee Launchpad: Researching Innovation in Asylum Seeker Reception

The Utrecht Refugee Launchpad is an initiative which aims to enable an inclusive approach to facilitate the integration of asylum-seekers from day one. Recognising that cities play an important role in the reception and integration of asylum seekers, Utrecht city council in collaboration with a range of local partners has opened a new centre, based on a shared living concept which brings local young people and asylum seekers to live together. Further information about this project can be found here: www.compas.ox.ac.uk/project/utrecht-refugee-launchpad