ABSTRACTPoverty rates among people with a foreign background in Europe are increasing exponentially. Literature shows that migrant organisations can play a central role to combat poverty. However, scientific evidence on their specific role in the provision of service towards people in poverty is lacking [Dierckx, et al. (2009); Heyse, 2008; Spencer, & Cooper (2006, January 10)]. We consider migrant organisations as a particular type of civil society organisations (CSOs) providing services or activities to a specific group of migrants. It is argued that these organisations must collaborate with different service organisations such as public service agencies and a variety of other CSOs providing crucial services such as financial and material aid. We used a mixed method social network analysis to investigate the networks among migrant organisations, public services and CSOs. We conduct a quantitative social network analysis in a deprived neighbourhood in Antwerp, Belgium. The findings show a lack of collabo...