Publications & Documents

Migration and gender

Our work examines the relationship between migration and gender and the associated policy implications. We explore in particular the determinants of female migration, the impact of migration on women’s empowerment and their human rights, as well as gender-specific experiences of migration.

Related Documents

• Gender and development

South-South migration

Given that South-South migration – accounting for 36% of global migration – differs from migration to OECD countries in important ways, our work seeks to help policy makers create policies that address South-South migration and are in line with comprehensive development strategies.

Drivers and impacts of migration

Our work investigates the forces and dynamics that propel people to move -- the drivers of migration. Furthermore, we focus on exploring the manifold aspects of the significant impact that migration has on development.

The Fiscal and Economic Impact of Migration

Developing an accurate understanding of the fiscal and economic impacts of migration is essential to informing public debate. It is also vital if governments are to design effective policies that maximise the contribution of immigrants to their new homes.

"Is migration good for the economy?"

This edition of Migration Policy Debates looks at the evidence for how immigrants affect the economy in three main areas: The labour market, the public purse and economic growth.

"Is migration really increasing?"

This first edition of Migration Policy Debates looks at the magnitude and characteristics of the migration movements to Europe and the OECD and at how have they evolved over time.

Publications and papers

Publications of the migration team at the OECD Development Centre

Events

Events of the migration team at the Development Centre

Expert meeting on harnessing knowledge on the migration of highly skilled women

The migration of women is a growing phenomenon in most countries. About half of all international migrants are women, according to OECD data. Over the years, the body of knowledge on the participation of highly skilled women to migration flows has increased but despite this growing knowledge, there is low visibility of research findings for policy makers and multilateral organizations.

Matching economic migration with labour market needs: EU-OECD conference in Brussels on 24-25 February 2014

The International Migration Division at the OECD together with the European Commission (DG Employment, Social affairs and Inclusion) organise a conference on migration and mobility and how to match economic migration with labour market needs.