The report reflects the increasing interest of member countries in migration for employment, notably in the case of both highly skilled workers, and the related implementation and enhancement of selective policies. Special attention is also paid to pinpoint policies aimed at improving the management of migration flows and combating irregular migration. Integration policies are also reviewed, focusing on the programmes for newcomers, from compulsory language courses to job-oriented initiatives, and to the strengthening of anti-discrimination and diversity measures. Developments in international co-operation are also described, including the links between migration, and development, co-operation in the field of foreign labour recruitment, and international co-ordination for better border control in the fight against irregular migration. Finally, the publication analyses the impact of the recent European Union (EU) enlargement on labour migration flows to OECD countries.

The reader will also find in this publication:

• Two special chapters on topical issues: first, Managing Migration – Are Quotas and Numerical limits the Solution? And second, International Migrant Remittances and their Role in Development.
• Succinct country notes on recent trends in migration flows and policies, and a statistical annex containing the latest data on foreign and foreign-born populations, migration flows and naturalisations.

The Excel™ spreadsheets used to create the tables and charts in this book are available via the StatLinks  printed in this book.