Call for Papers on Migration and Religion
Call for Papers: Royal Geographical Society with IBG Annual Conference, London, 27-29 August Session organisers: Marta Bivand Erdal (Peace Research Institute Oslo) and Kaja Borchgrevink (Peace Research Institute Oslo) CFP: Religion in the migration-development nexus? Co-production and negotiation across transnational social space This session invites papers that address the different ways in which religion can play a role in the migration - development nexus; as motivation for action, in transnational networks, or in formal structures. Research interest in the connections between migration and development in migrants' countries of origin has been strong in the past decade, including substantial attention to migrants' remittances and diaspora engagements, e.g. in 'home town associations'. The focus on immigration and religion, particularly with regard to Muslims, has also increased significantly in public and academic debate. However, this interest has mainly been