Tailor immigration policies to future needs, says OECD

10-Sep-2008

OECD countries should adapt their labour migration policies more closely to likely future demand for workers in all areas of their economies, opening up to lower-skilled workers as well as to those with high skills, according to OECD's International Migration Outlook 2008.

Economic survey of Finland 2008: Accessing and integrating foreign labour

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.

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.

Economic Survey of the Czech Republic 2008: Globalisation and the Czech economy: how should policy respond?

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. 

Economic survey of Ireland 2008: Integrating migrants: learning from OECD experience

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.

Helping immigrants integrate better into society must become a priority, says OECD Secretary-General

20-Feb-2008

OECD governments need to do more to help immigrants integrate and make better use of their skills, according to OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.

Economic survey of the Netherlands 2008: Reaping the economic benefits of immigration

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.

OECD Thematic Review on Migrant Education- First Meeting of Group of National Experts

The launch of the OECD Thematic Review on Migrant Education took place from 21-22 January 2008 in OECD Headquarters, Paris. The meeting was opened by Deputy Secretary-General Aart de Geus (read his speech) and Director of the OECD Directorate for Education, Dr. Barbara Ischinger.

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.

Jobs for Immigrants (vol. 1): Labour Market Integration in Australia, Denmark, Germany and Sweden

21-Jun-2007

This publication presents reviews of the labour market integration of immigrants and their children in four countries (Australia, Denmark, Germany and Sweden), provides country-specific recommendations and a synthesis report.

The labour market integration of immigrants and their children (OECD country reviews)

26-Feb-2007

The OECD is currently carrying out country studies on the labour market integration of immigrants and their children (the second generation). Studies for Australia, Denmark, Germany and Sweden are alreay available on line.