Underutilized Human Capital
What happens to the accumulated professional and civic capital of Belarusians aged 45+ after forced migration?
People in mid- and later stages of their careers often arrive in a new country with decades of professional, managerial, expert and civic experience. This capital does not disappear with migration, but it cannot always be put to use in a new context.
Kantrapunkt examines what helps or hinders people aged 45+ from putting their accumulated professional and civic capital to use after forced migration to Poland, how they rebuild their professional trajectories, and how they assess the extent to which they are able to realise their potential.
The project includes biographical interviews, an expert discussion and focus groups. The findings will be synthesised in an analytical brief and will inform the further development of the research.
