See decided return  

In the framework of the RDP, refers to a migrant who returns to his/her country of origin as a result of unfavourable circumstances and factors which abruptly interrupt the migration cycle. Enforced return is a form of compelled return. Compelled return is the opposite of decided or chosen return.  

In the framework of the RDP, refers to a migrant who decides on his own initiative to go back to the country of origin, without any form of pressure or coercion whatsoever. Decided return is based on the free will of the migrant to return. Decided return is a synonym of chosen return. It differs from voluntary return.  

The compulsory return of a migrant to the country of origin as a result of an administrative or judicial act adopted by the public authorities of the destination country and ordering the removal of a person out of the national territory. In the framework of the RDP, enforced return is a form of expulsion.  

Administrative or judicial procedure aimed at removing by force a person out of a national territory.  

Capital (funds and remittances) acquired by the migrant.  

Skills, know-how, training and new values acquired by the migrants and allowing him/her to act differently (Coleman, 1988).  

In the framework of the RDP, refers to a returnee who plans to leave again for abroad, whether the intention is real or not.  

In the framework of the research activities of the RDP, refers to the country of destination where the respondent stayed for longer.  

The return to the country of origin on a long-term basis.