The visualisation maps of MATILDE regions represent the territory and its dynamics based on scientific evidence. They focus on territorial, socio-economic and socio-demographic characteristics of the regions.
To provide visual, cartographic representations of migration grounded in sound quantitative data, it is crucial to stimulate a collective rethinking and a shared visualisation of the impact of migration on European rural and mountainous regions. The maps, based on data collected by the MATILDE project provide accurate information about the territorial characteristics of the regions in focus, the distribution of Third Country Nationals (TNCs) within them and their sociodemographic characteristics.
The maps are used as an input to stimulate reflection and discussion at the local level, through the involvement of local stakeholders, on the multi-layered impact and diversified presence of TCNs in MATILDE regions. The aim is to raise a new collective awareness on the territorial dimensions of migration and, at the same time, co-produce together with the local stakeholders, a new representation of the reality through images.
There is a detailed description of the dimensions and indicators considered for the production of the maps and narrative profiles for each MATILDE region.
The maps show that there is a significant degree of diversity in MATILDE regions in terms of spatial and territorial characteristics. They also show that MATILDE regions encompass a significant variety of migration profiles. More specifically, there is heterogeneity in terms of share, development and socio-demographic profiles of the TCNs that live in MATILDE regions.
