Mixed Marriages, Economy and Labour Market Integration

10.00 -10.30 Registration, Tea and Coffee

10.30 -10.45 Welcome address by Ms. Yetty Haning (Chairman of Timor Worldwide)

10.45 – 11.30 Keynote Address on “Mixed-Marriages, Economy and Labour Integration” by Dr. Joke van der Zwaard (University of Amsterdam)

11.30 – 12.00 “Q and A” with the Representative of Integration Department, chaired by Prof. Dr. Louk de la Rive Box, Rector of International Institute of Social Studies Erasmus University

12.00 -13.00 Lunch Break

13.00 -14.00 Workshops:

• Group 1: Policies Affecting Migrants in Labour Market in The Netherlands

Workshop Leader: Dr. Peter B. Payoyo (Director of PLAIN Solution)

• Group 2: Job Opportunities, Job Positions, Welfare and Housing Benefits

Workshop Leader: Mrs. Amelia Matheu (Director of Edelmiro Antonio Foundation)

• Group 3: Policy Recommendations and Good Practises (concerning visa, resident permit, work permit, language requirement, education requirement, etc) for foreigners married to Dutch nationals

Workshop Leader: Mrs. Grace Punongbayan (Executive Director of Migrante Europe)

14.00 -14.45 Debate – Panellists’ Presentation

Panellists: Dr. Arjan de Haan (Institute of Social Studies), Dr. Ton van Naerssen (Nijmegen University), Mr. Marco C.J. Swart (Swart Immigration Lawyers), Mrs. Marina Quindiagan M.Access (Chairperson of Princess Urduja), Mr. Abderrahim Kajouane (Politician – PvdA)

Moderator: Dr. Okey Ndubueze (Ingenious Choice)

14.45 - 15.15 Coffee Break

15.15 – 16.00 Debate – Floor Discussion

Moderator: Dr. Yinka Akinyoade (African Studies Centre)

16.00 – 16.30 Conclusions and Closing

16.30 Reception