in this multiannual programma four work packages are designed to meet the objectives of the Flemish Agency for Internal Affairs and Civic integration Policy put forward in the policy note on 'inburgering & integratie 2009 - 2014' and the call on Policy research Centres launched by the Flemish government. The first work package monitors migration trends and ther (potential) impact on civic and social integration processes and integration policies. The second work package concentrates on specific target groups in differen social domains, focusing on a more qualitative approach of migration and civic and social integration issues. It works transversally to maintain close ties with other policy research centres and also executes projects on issues related to ethnic entrepreneurship, civil impact, Dutch as a second language and fundamental rights related questions. the third work package focuses on the effectiveness and efficiency of different policy tools and on the evaluation of different policy programmes. the fourth and final work package gives room to policy makers to formulate specific ad hoc research questions. The steering Group further elaborate this package