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1243 | 846 | New knowledge and solutions to the demographic and migration challenges in Latvia: a view from the regions | Zaiga Krisjane, Elina Apsite-Berina, Toms Skadins, Ieva Jegermane, Linards Lapa

Exploring and evaluating local knowledge about the region’s demographic and migratory issues is crucial. Regional workshops help scientists, policymakers, regional planning agencies, and other groups in society connect and share best practices._x000D_
This study investigates and assesses regional needs through the World Café technique, which promotes reciprocal learning and fosters collaboration and personal networks. _x000D_
The method’s implementation included several underlying principles, including 1) setting the scene; 2) fostering a friendly environment; 3) examining important subjects; 4) fostering collaborative creation; 5) blending and connecting different viewpoints; 6) co-creating local knowledge; and 7) revealing divulged findings._x000D_
New knowledge was thus created by examining the opinions of the people studying, working, and living in the regions._x000D_
The results indicate that in all regions, domestic migration from small towns and the countryside to regional centres and Riga influences population dynamics and changes in composition in all areas of Latvia. _x000D_
Regionally the findings indicated: weekly labour migration in Vidzeme, the daily labour movement in Pieriga, Zemgale represents rural migration, seasonal migration is characteristic of Kurzeme, and Latgale means depopulation in the Eastern border areas of the country._x000D_
Solutions include promoting remote work, providing public transportation, enhancing regional traffic, supporting the development of mobility nodes, and strategically planned (directed) population migration management._x000D_

Zaiga Krisjane, Elina Apsite-Berina, Toms Skadins, Ieva Jegermane, Linards Lapa
University of Latvia

 
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1243 | Demographic and migration challenges: new knowledge and solutions | Zaiga Krisjane (1); Maris Berzins (1); Elina Apsite Berina (1)

Every society is affected significantly and permanently by demographic changes and their interactions with migration. In a world that is constantly changing and becoming more connected, Europe is confronted by several interrelated threats, including depopulation, excess mortality, healthcare risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, social inequality, public unrest, and various migration emergencies (Kashnitsky, Aburto 2020; Florida 2021).
Demographic changes can have both positive and negative impacts on society. The influx of new people can create a more diverse population, leading to greater creativity, innovation and economic growth. Migration can also provide access to new resources and skills, as migrants bring fresh ideas and perspectives. However, demographic changes can also cause a number of problems. For instance, rapid population growth can place a strain on resources and infrastructure. In addition, if not managed correctly, migration can lead to cultural clashes, increased competition for jobs, and increased social tensions. To manage demographic changes and the associated risks, governments must develop policies responsive to their citizens’ changing needs. This includes ensuring access to quality education and healthcare, implementing measures to reduce inequality, and developing strategies for integrating migrants. Demographic changes and migration are inevitable and can positively and negatively impact society. Governments take proactive steps to ensure that these changes are managed to benefit all citizens. Numerous European countries experience abrupt changes in all three major demographic processes: fertility, mortality, and migration (Fihel, Okolski 2020). One of Europe’s crucial concerns for urban and regional development is the effects of demographic changes. Europe is experiencing a population drop.
Within the session, we would like to invite scholars who can contribute to the new knowledge and offer evidence-based solutions to the demographic and migration challenges. We are interested but not limited to the following topics:
Migration
Population decline
Social inequalities. Provide a comprehensive understanding of the social inequalities across different social groups and spatial contexts.
Urbanization. Analyse urbanization processes, their drivers, and their effects on societies to identify and measure the factors that shape the development of cities and urban areas.
Population health. Create a comprehensive, interdisciplinary research framework for understanding the relationships between population health and complex social, economic, and environmental factors.
Ageing. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the implications of population ageing and its implications for social, economic, and political spheres.

Zaiga Krisjane (1); Maris Berzins (1); Elina Apsite Berina (1)
(1) University of Latvia

 
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