This ad hoc query examines whether the national framework of EMN Member and Observer Countries requires or encourages reception centres to organise initiatives to foster interaction with the local community once operational, and if so, what the main activities are. It also explores whether countries have dedicated staff assigned to organise these neighbourhood initiatives. Finally, the query covers how these initiatives are monitored and evaluated, and the main results and outcomes achieved. 

This Inform examines how international protection applicants and accommodation centres are distributed across 23 EMN Member Countries and Serbia, and how such policies are governed and managed. It compares approaches, criteria and mechanisms used by different countries, highlighting both challenges and good practices. The study also looks at how local communities and stakeholders are informed and engaged in the process. Finally, it identifies opportunities for further collaboration to support effective reception and integration.