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Roberto Cortinovis
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Roberto Cortinovis

Roberto Cortinovis was an Associate Policy Analyst at MPI Europe. Before that, he was a Researcher in the Justice and Home Affairs Unit at the Centre for European Policy Studies and a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Political Science at the Catholic University of Milan. His research interests include the Common European Asylum System, EU and national policy responses to migration across the Mediterranean, and refugee resettlement and complementary pathways.

Mr. Cortinovis obtained a PhD from the Catholic University of Milan. He also holds an MSc in government and politics in the European Union from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Fact Sheets
August 2024

Supporting Volunteer Engagement in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection

Community members play an important part in sponsorship and complementary pathway programs, acting as volunteers who welcome and support refugees and others in need of international protection. This fact sheet explores the benefits and key components of effective volunteer engagement.

Fact Sheets
August 2024

Approaches to Matching in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection

Sponsorship and complementary pathway programs take different approaches to matching refugees and others in need of international protection with receiving communities, sponsors, or employers. This fact sheet identifies key elements of successful matching strategies and the many benefits of a good match.

Fact Sheets
August 2024

Managing the Expectations of Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways Programs

Helping refugees and others in need of international protection understand what life will be like in a new society is an important part of any sponsorship or complementary pathway program. This fact sheet considers emerging good practices related to when and how expectations management happens.