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Unveiling the Active Role of Skilled Immigrant Women as Intermediaries and Developers: A Case Study in Batumi, Georgia

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  • Tatiana Sitchinava

    (Ilia State University)

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This study intricately delves into the multifaceted experiences of skilled female immigrants who have undertaken individual journeys to Batumi, Georgia in recent years. By focusing on their narratives, encountered challenges throughout immigration and integration processes, and their collaborative endeavors in supporting fellow migrants while advancing community interests, this research highlights the pivotal role these women play as advocates for communal progression. Additionally, through active engagement in the establishment of international social networks, they facilitate mutual support and aid in the integration process for themselves and their peers, fostering a more cohesive and inclusive community fabric. Acting as intermediaries bridging incoming immigrants with the local populace, they facilitate the exchange of invaluable skills and knowledge, all while meticulously preserving their cultural traditions and seamlessly integrating into the host community. Furthermore, through the initiation of innovative entrepreneurial ventures and financial initiatives, they actively contribute to the ongoing development of the region. Employing qualitative research methodologies such as case studies, literature review, and in-depth interviews with migrant women residing in Batumi, this study endeavors to offer a comprehensive exploration of their migration narratives, professional pursuits, integration experience, and the underrecognized role they play as major driving forces of migration, initiators of change, and intermediaries.

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  • Tatiana Sitchinava, 2025. "Unveiling the Active Role of Skilled Immigrant Women as Intermediaries and Developers: A Case Study in Batumi, Georgia," Journal of International Migration and Integration, Springer, vol. 26(1), pages 1-23, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joimai:v:26:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s12134-024-01177-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s12134-024-01177-2
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