Reception Policies, Practices and Responses – Italy Country Report

Abstract

This report explores the development of the Italian reception regime between 2011 and 2018. The aim is to study the legal and policy framework, to map the institutions and actors involved in implementation, and to assess policy coherence with respect to international and EU standards. The report firstly traces the evolution of legal provisions and policies and describes in details the functioning of the multi-level system of reception, that is organized into the three main phases: first aid and assistance, first reception, and second reception. Secondly, the main issues at stake are reported, and the discrepancy between norms and practices – as well coordination problems between diverse actors at different levels of government – are scrutinized.