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In many OECD countries international migration contributes significantly to the growth of total and active population. With population ageing, some countries are questioning the role that immigration might play to alleviate labour shortages. At the same time, they put emphasis on the management of migration flows, on the integration of immigrants into the labour market and on the need to reinforce the links between migration and development. In this context the OECD monitors migration statistics  and policies .

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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.

Migration and the Global Economy: some stylised facts by John P. Martin (PDF)

29-Feb-2008

At a time when the subject of “globalisation” is on everyone’s lips, it is timely to reflect on the contribution of international migration to the ongoing wave of globalisation.  Just how significant an engine of globalisation is international migration?  What have been some of the main trends in international migration over the past half-century and how do they compare with the first great wave of international migration from the 1820s to the beginning of World War I?

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.

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

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

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