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Skills and inclusive growth in Sweden

Skills and inclusive growth in Sweden

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Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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Anticipating and building skills for the future is essential to a rapidly changing labour market. This applies to changes in the types and levels of skills needed as well as in occupational and technical areas. Effective methods to anticipate future skills needs and avoid potential mismatches include: sustained dialogue between employers and trainers, coordination across government institutions, labour market information systems, employment services and performance reviews of training institutions. 

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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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01 Dec 2015
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wcmstest4_159255.pdf
A highly skilled workforce is crucial to sustain competitiveness and contain the rise in income inequality. Recent surveys of adult skills and educational performance suggest that younger cohorts are doing less well than their predecessors. Many immigrants struggle both in school and in the labour market partly because of low skills and language difficulties. Educational outcomes could be improved through raising the attractiveness of the teacher profession, improving teacher education and increasing support for struggling students. A more flexible labour market would facilitate access to jobs for youth with low qualifications and immigrants.

This paper focusses on ways to improve average educational outcomes to ensure the availability of the high skills needed in a high-income innovative economy, on challenges facing disadvantaged groups, in particular immigrants, and on possible adjustments to labour market institutions which could facilitate employment. The first section outlines income inequality trends. The second investigates the causes and consequences of the fall in youth skills. The third analyses links between adult skills and labour market outcomes, exclusion and inequalities. The fourth looks at options to halt the decline in average skills and lift the basic skills of weaker individuals so they can get a foothold in the labour market. The paper ends with a discussion of the scope for labour market policies to improve matching and increase labour participation without sacrificing equity.

DOI: 10.1787/5js1gmp403q2-en
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Inclusion

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inclusion
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Labour migration

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labour-migration
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609

Migration policy

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migration-policy
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309

Skills and training policy

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skills-and-training-policy
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666

Skills anticipation

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Bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding on migration of low skilled workers: A review

Bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding on migration of low skilled workers: A review

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Bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding on migration of low skilled workers: A review
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English

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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skpMigWor
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migrant-workers
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International standards

International conventions and recommendations and other international instruments on human resource and skills development. Strategy papers on the practical application of international standards from international organizations covering issues related to training, effective utilization and development of skills, and on linking skills to employment.

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international-standards

Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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research-papers
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23 Nov 2015
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wcmstest4_157855.pdf
Migration is ‘a key feature of today’s world of work and one which raises complex policy challenges’ (ILO, 2014a: 1). The increasing complexity of the nature and composition of today’s international migration movements underscores the importance of international cooperation in the governance of migration processes and the protection of migrant workers. Such cooperation on migration can take various forms, ranging from multilateral and regional to national-level agreements. International Conventions and instruments relating to migrant workers represent multilateral initiatives. The High Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development (United Nations, 2013b), the Global Migration Group (GMG), the Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) and the on-going Post-2015 Development Agenda discussions all aim at promoting international cooperation in the area of migration. At the regional level there are a number of economic integration initiatives in different regions, and the European Union represents the most mature system of regional integration with free movement of persons and labour mobility for all EU citizens. At the same time, bilateral cooperation has become increasingly popular, as seen in bilateral labour arrangements (BLAs), such as bilateral agreements (BAs) and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on labour migration found across all regions of the world.

This report reviews trends in developments of BAs and MOUs focussing on low-skilled migration based on a global mapping exercise; identifies good practices in BAs and MOUs based on specific criteria drawn from international norms, and highlights agreements which could lead to better outcomes in terms of migration governance and protection of migrant workers; finally, it formulates policy advice and recommendations based on the findings, and identifies areas for further work.
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Migrant workers

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681

Migration policy

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migration-policy
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309

Skills and training policy

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666
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Assessment of the existing services for skilled migrant workers in the Philippines

Assessment of the existing services for skilled migrant workers in the Philippines

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Assessment of the existing services for skilled migrant workers in the Philippines
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English

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skpEng
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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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skpMigWor
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migrant-workers

Monitoring and evaluation

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Measuring the outcomes of skills systems, policies and targeted programmes is essential in order to monitor and improve their effectiveness and relevance. Elements of sound assessment processes include: institutions to sustain feedback from employers and trainees; mechanisms to track labour market outcomes of training and systems of accountability that use this information; and, quantitative and qualitative labour market information and its dissemination to all stakeholders.

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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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23 Sep 2015
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wcmstest4_152255.pdf
A report prepared for the EU-ILO Project on “Decent Work Across Borders: A Pilot project for Migrant Health Professionals and Skilled Workers”, Manila, Philippines The migration of health professionals is a growing trend in a world where the health labour market is getting increasingly more global. For years, Filipino health workers, mostly nurses, have been working in hospitals and other health-care institutions around the world. Traditional destinations such as the Middle East and the United States are now being joined by newer destinations such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands as the main sources of employment for Filipino health professionals.

Given the size and the importance of migration for the country over the past thirty years, the Philippines government has developed explicit policies geared toward the protection of its migration population. The private sector, especially the recruitment industry, has also developed services that cater to the needs of its clientele. For its pro-active stance on migration, the Philippines is often hailed as a good model in terms of migration governance.

Services designed for a particular profile of migrants may not respond to the exact needs of skilled migrants. Skilled and health professional migrants in particular face specific migration issues. In this context, and as part of its European Union-funded Decent Work Across Borders project, the ILO commissioned this assessment of services to skilled migrants.

The research makes an important contribution to the understanding of the services available to overseas Filipino workers, including migrant health professionals. It covers a wide range of services provided by state and non-state institutions, from pre-departure training to return and reintegration in the Philippines. It also offers a rich collection of information on the mandate of all state institutions providing services, as well as selected non-state institutions and business enterprises. Particularly valuable are the details provided on the various legislations pertaining to migrant workers.
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Migrant workers

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migrant-workers
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681

Migration policy

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migration-policy
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309
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Indicators of immigrant integration 2015: Settling in

Indicators of immigrant integration 2015: Settling in

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Indicators of immigrant integration 2015: Settling in
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English

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Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.

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Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.

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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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skpMigWor
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migrant-workers
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Publication Date:
07 Jul 2015
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wcmstest4_147853.pdf
In 2012, one in ten people living in the EU and OECD areas was born abroad, totalling around 115 million immigrants in the OECD and 52 million in the EU, of which 33.5 million were from non-EU countries. In both the EU and the OECD, the immigrant population has grown by more than 30% since 2000. This report presents a detailed international comparison of the outcomes of immigrants and their children in all EU and OECD countries, in the areas of labour market, education, income, housing, health, civic engagement, and social cohesion, accompanied by comprehensive background information. Chapter 6 of this report refers to the quality of immigrant’s jobs, giving an insight about immigrant’s skills and education. Chapter 7 refers specifically to cognitive skills and training of immigrant adults.

DOI: 10.1787/9789264234024-en
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Labour migration

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labour-migration
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609

Low skilled workers

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low-skilled-workers
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650

Migrant workers

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migrant-workers
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681

Migration policy

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migration-policy
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309

Skills recognition

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Labour migration and skills matching

Labour migration and skills matching

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Labour migration and skills matching
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English

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english
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skpEng
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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Lifelong learning

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There is a critical need for a greater overall investment in education and training, particularly in developing countries. Education and training investments should be closely linked to economic and employment growth strategies and programmes. Responsibility should be shared between the government (primary responsibility), enterprises, the social partners, and the individual. To make lifelong learning for all a reality, countries will need to make major reforms of their vocational and education and training systems. School-to-work schemes for young people should integrate education with workplace learning. Training systems need to become more flexible and responsive to rapidly changing skill requirements. Reforms should also focus on how learning can be facilitated, not just on training for specific occupational categories.

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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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skpMigWor
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migrant-workers
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Promotional material

Presentations, discussion papers, meeting reports, promotional materials, videos, fact sheets, brochures and newsletters on skills development for employment.

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06 Jul 2015
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wcmstest4_147659.pdf
Labour Migration Highlights No. 6 This information note views labour migration as a vehicle for responding timely and effectively to labour supply and demand needs, for stimulating innovation and development, as well as for transferring and up-dating skills. In this context, designing and implementing sound labour market information systems, including accurate labour market needs assessment and skills anticipation, and putting in place processes for skills recognition is important to prevent brain waste and deskilling, poor labour market integration and deterioration of working conditions for all workers.
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Labour migration

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labour-migration
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609

Migrant workers

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migrant-workers
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681

Migration policy

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migration-policy
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309

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch
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Skills recognition

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The Effect of Low-Skilled Labor Migration on the Host Economy

The Effect of Low-Skilled Labor Migration on the Host Economy

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The Effect of Low-Skilled Labor Migration on the Host Economy
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English

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Other sources

Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.

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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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skpMigWor
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migrant-workers
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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research-papers
Publication Date:
29 Jun 2015
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wcmstest4_146453.pdf
Labor market competition from immigrants is most intense for natives with the lowest levels of education. For example, while immigrants in the U. S. comprised only 13 percent of the working age population in 2000, they made up 28 percent of the population with less than a high school diploma, and over half of all those with less than 8 years of schooling. According to the OECD (2010), the advanced countries are home to 88 million migrants who have no tertiary educations, accounting for 76percent of their total foreign-born population. In countries such as the U.S. and Canada, undocumented migrants from countries such as Mexico, Central America and the Philippines account for a large part of the unskilled immigration flow (Goldin et al, 2011). Undocumented migration is also a prominent phenomenon in France, the UK, Italy and Spain.

This paper surveys selectively and critically the recent literature on the effects of unskilled migration on advanced economies. Although the main focus is on the wages of the unskilled, the review looks more broadly at the effects on economic growth, employment, and the government budget.
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Labour migration

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labour-migration
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609

Low skilled workers

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low-skilled-workers
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650

Migrant workers

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migrant-workers
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681

Migration policy

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migration-policy
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309

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch
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654

Skills recognition

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skills-recognition
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656
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Skilled labour migration from developing countries: Study on the Caribbean region

Skilled labour migration from developing countries: Study on the Caribbean region

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Document
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Skilled labour migration from developing countries: Study on the Caribbean region
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English

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english
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skpEng
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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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skpMigWor
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migrant-workers
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Publication Date:
26 Jun 2015
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wcmstest4_146256.pdf
The small island societies of the Caribbean have always been part of a global network of production and labour transfer. Indeed, they were created by global forces such as these. The development of modern technologies and rapid communications during the past half century have simply increased the speed and ease with which individuals can accommodate to and take advantage of the demands and opportunities of a changing world economy.

This paper will outline the movements involved in the migration of skilled workers and students and consider their overall impact. Students are included as they contribute significantly to the skilled and professional labour force in the countries to which they migrated for purposes of higher education. First, it is important to understand the nature and meaning of migration in Caribbean context since these factors significantly condition the extent of the impact of skilled migration and its role in terms of creating ‘brain drain’.
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Labour migration

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labour-migration
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609

Migrant workers

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migrant-workers
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681

Migration policy

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migration-policy
Identifier
309

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch
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654

Skills recognition

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skills-recognition
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656
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Americas

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International movements of the highly skilled

International movements of the highly skilled

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Document
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International movements of the highly skilled
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English

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english
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skpEng
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Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.

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skpIntOrg
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international-organizations
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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

Identifier
skpMigWor
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migrant-workers
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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research-papers
Publication Date:
26 Jun 2015
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wcmstest4_146255.pdf
OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers No. 3 In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the importance of international recruitment and movement of the highly skilled. Modern industries and services increasingly rely upon the acquisition, deployment and use of human expertise to add value in their operations. When this expertise is not available locally, employers frequently import it from abroad. This takes place in the context of two fundamental and interrelated processes: the development of internal labour markets by employers, on the one hand, and of the institutional framework by governments to facilitate the global interchange of skills, on the other.

Regarding prospects for the future, the paper projects a general stabilisation in the movements of highlyskilled workers, attributable among other reasons to the greater use of overseas subsidiaries and collaborators and of business service firms, increased use of air travel and the application of new information technologies which render a physical presence less necessary.
DOI: 10.1787/104411065061
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Labour migration

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labour-migration
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609

Migrant workers

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migrant-workers
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681

Migration policy

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migration-policy
Identifier
309

Skills and training policy

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skills-and-training-policy
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666

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch
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654
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Highly skilled migration

Highly skilled migration

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Document
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Highly skilled migration
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English

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english
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skpEng
Sources:

Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.

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skpIntOrg
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international-organizations

Other sources

Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.

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Identifier
skpOSource
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other-sources
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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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In recent decades migration issues have moved closer to the top of the policy agendas of public authorities at all levels of government. Migration issues are have become the subject of regular debates at local, regional, national, international and even supranational governing bodies, each of them addressing various migration issues from their own perspectives and with various concerns and interests. Common to most debates on the optimal formulation of policies for the regulation of economic migration are the underlying questions of how to enhance the benefits of migration, while at the same time minimizing the negative social and economic effects for one’s own constituency. It is in this context that the topic of migration of the highly skilled has once again assumed great prominence both from the receiving and the sending side perspectives.

This document suggests a few issues for consideration in the formulation of policies on skilled migration.
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Conditions of entry and residence of third country highly skilled workers in the EU

Conditions of entry and residence of third country highly skilled workers in the EU

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Conditions of entry and residence of third country highly skilled workers in the EU
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Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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skpMigWor
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migrant-workers
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Publication Date:
26 Jun 2015
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wcmstest4_146253.pdf
The purpose of this study is to contribute to the development of a proposed directive on the entry of third country highly-skilled workers to the European Union by providing an overview of the status and needs in the contributing Member States primarily from the year 2000 up to and including the year 2006. In this respect, the study is intended for policy-makers at the national and European level, as well as other relevant stakeholders, such as immigrant associations, trade unions, employer associations/unions and research institutions active in the field of migration studies.

This study was undertaken by eleven National Contact Points (Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Sweden, The Netherlands and United Kingdom) of the European Migration Network (EMN).
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Job matching

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Labour migration

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labour-migration
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Migrant workers

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migrant-workers
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Migration policy

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migration-policy
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309

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch
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654

Skills recognition

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skills-recognition
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656
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