Housing and integration of migrants in European Mediterranean countries: A scoping review (Protocol)

It has been stated that housing plays a major role in the process of integration of migrants and refugees into a society, as housing location, accessibility, affordability and habitability among other factors, have direct impact on the ability of inhabitants to seek employment and access education and healthcare. However, there seems to be little literature about the integration outcomes and the improvement of wellbeing after different housing policies and housing solutions have been implemented. This research aims at reviewing the existing literature regarding housing interventions of any kind for migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, undocumented or irregular migrants and internationally displaced population, in European Mediterranean countries, with a focus on inclusion related outcomes. As specific objectives, the research will focus on: - Reviewing best practices and recommendations regarding housing interventions for migrants - Identifying indicators in housing interventions to assess the inclusion of migrants and thus their improved life conditions and, if possible, categorizing them - Mapping available evidence on the effectiveness of housing interventions to foster inclusion of migrants