The local governance of unauthorized immigration casts light on the fragmentation of
policy outcomes in multi-level governance systems. The article focuses on the horizontal
dimension of governance in local contexts in France and Spain. I argue that the devolution
of competences in the policy-making and implementation of migration management and
welfare, has empowered local and regional authorities in the governance of unauthorized
immigration. In particular, I examine how the devolution of ...
The local governance of unauthorized immigration casts light on the fragmentation of
policy outcomes in multi-level governance systems. The article focuses on the horizontal
dimension of governance in local contexts in France and Spain. I argue that the devolution
of competences in the policy-making and implementation of migration management and
welfare, has empowered local and regional authorities in the governance of unauthorized
immigration. In particular, I examine how the devolution of several policy domains has
opened opportunities of collaboration between public and non-profit organisations. With
the low devolution of migration control, public-non-profit relations are dominated by
advocacy and bargaining. However, with the devolution of welfare and social exclusion
policies, non-profit become partners in the policy-making and implementation of policies.
I also show that these relations are different depending on the local settings and
institutional cultures in France and Spain.
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