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03-Jun-2008
The 2008 Finland Country Survey makes recommendations on how Finland could step up efforts to encourage the migration workers as a means of filling the growing skill shortages in many sectors. The Survey also makes recommendations as to how the existing stock of foreign migrants might be better integrated into the labour force through improved training and related services.
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03-Jun-2008
The 2008 Finland Country Survey finds that while Finland has recorded strong employment growth over the past decade, significant challenges loom. As the population ages additional policies need to be put in place to boost labour market participation including by encouraging later retirement, and reactivating older displaced workers and those on sickness and disability benefits.
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25-Apr-2008
Globalisation is having a big influence on the Czech economy, primarily because a favourable location and low labour costs have made the country an attractive location for international manufacturing plants. This raises several specific policy issues, most notably regarding industry support.
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16-Apr-2008
Immigration has soared in recent years. The immigrants tend to be young, well educated and work. But they often work in basic jobs. Immigration policy should thus focus on better integration. This chapter reviews Irish immigration policy in the light of international experience. It also highlights the uncertainties about future migration flows and the challenges they pose for infrastructure planning.
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31-Jan-2008
Poor economic integration and weak labour market performance of immigrants have induced policy changes aimed at making immigration policy more selective. Nevertheless, their labour market performance remains poor, pointing the need for immigration policy better reflect labour market requirements.
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