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The OECD analyses recent development in migration movements and policies, focusing on the economic and social aspects of migration (International Migration Outlook ), on the management of labour migration to support economic growth and on the labour market integration of immigrants  in OECD countries. Other areas of work consist in analysing specific topical issues (health workforce and migration project ) and in exploring the links between migration, trade and the economic development of origin countries.

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Health Workforce and International Migration: Can New Zealand Compete?: a new OECD Health Working Paper

23-May-2008

The health workforce in New Zealand, as in all OECD countries, plays a central role in the health system. Nonetheless, maybe more than for any other OECD country, the health workforce in New Zealand cannot be considered without taking into account its international dimension. This paper (Health Working Paper No. 33) examines health workforce and migration policies in New Zealand, with a special focus on the international recruitment of doctors and nurses.

The Database on Immigrants in OECD countries (DIOC) is LIVE

22-May-2008

The new Database on Immigrants in OECD Countries (DIOC) provides comprehensive and comparative information on a broad range of demographic and labour market characteristics of immigrants living in OECD countries.

The International Migration Outlook - Edition 2007

25-Jun-2007

The International Migration Outlook has been published in June 2007. International migration has jumped up the policy agenda in OECD countries. This annual publication analyses recent developments in migration movements and policies in OECD countries.

Interview by John P. Martin at Eurasylum on "Current migration trends in OECD Countries"

26-Feb-2007

Current immigration trends in OECD countries, the role of remittances in developing countries and the integration of immigrants and their children in OECD countries are among the themes which Mr. Martin will be considering.
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A Profile of Immigrant Populations in the 21st Century

some of the most comprehensive information on the origin and characteristics of the immigrant populations in OECD countries

International Migration Outlook - Edition 2007

Recent trends in migration movements and policies in all OECD member countries and selected non-member economies.

Jobs for Immigrants - Vol.1: Australia, Denmark, Germany and Sweden

Reviews of the labour market integration of immigrants and their children.

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