Diversity in the Economy and Local Integration (DELI): Outcomes and impact

Short-term outcomes include

Local policies and structures reviewed to be adapted to the needs of economic integration of migrants & migrant entrepreneurship;

Stronger public & private dialogue and increased involvement of local stakeholders in the development of integration policies and inclusive economic strategies;

Local administrations effective in catering the needs of economic integration of migrants & migrant entrepreneurship;

Implementation of Diversity Procurement Strategy facilitates the participation of migrants in public procurement, allows a better use of state aid possibilities and increases access of under-represented migrant businesses to supply chains through flexible and inclusive public and private procurement;

Medium-term impact

Business development and migrant entrepreneurship becomes a key dimension of local integration strategies;

Implementation of Diversity Procurement Strategy facilitates the participation of migrants in public procurement, allows a better use of state aid possibilities and increases access of under-represented migrant businesses to "diversity supplier" chain through flexible and inclusive private procurement;

Long-term impact

The project is expected to provide long-term impact on deeper integration of migrants at the local level and successful growth of migrant enterprises which in their turn contribute to development of a thriving, diverse economic climate and growth.