All publications: skills, labour migration
Synthesis report: Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in Canada, China, Germany,...
Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in Canada, China, Germany and Singapore
The potential of skills development and recognition for regulated labour mobility in the IGAD Region: A scoping study covering Djibouti,...
Coherence of labour migration, employment, education and training policies in the ECOWAS subregion
In an attempt to address the labour migration governance challenges, which stem from, among others, the lack of coherence among the migration, employment, education and training policies, the ILO has prepared 'General practical guidance on promoting...
Guidelines for skills modules in bilateral labour migration agreements
Bilateral labour migration agreements (BLMAs) have become important tools for facilitating the governance of labour migration. The present guidelines are part of the ILO effort in this area and focus on the specific inclusion of skills in BLMAs.
How to Facilitate the Recognition of Skills of Migrant Workers: Guide for Employment Services Providers
This second edition of the guide includes recent developments in enhancing the migration services offered by various employment services providers. Its purpose is to keep this useful tool up to date and reflect new and emerging needs, as well as...
Exploring the potential for skills partnerships on migration in West Africa and Sahel
Sub-regional study on skills systems and policies in place, migration flows and patterns, links between training and migration policies, and collaboration on skills anticipation, development and recognition within the sub-region.
Potential for skills partnerships on migration in Nigeria
The report is one of 13 country studies that informed the sub-regional study. It is dedicated to Nigeria and provides relevant background information on skills systems and policies in place, migration flows and patterns, links between training and...
Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in India, Indonesia and Thailand
Labour migration
Building partnerships for effectively managing labor migration: Lessons from Asian countries
This publication analyzes labor migration trends and policies in Asia and emphasizes the importance of partnerships to promote effective labor migration management.
Labour migration
Access to the labour market for admitted migrant workers in Asia and related corridors
This publication aims to help policy makers and stakeholders develop informed strategies and programmes supporting greater flexibility and decent work for migrant workers while enhancing labour market efficiency and labour migration governance.
What’s the incentive? Comparing regular and irregular migrant work experiences from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Thailand
This publication provides a comparative assessment of labour migration processes between Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Thailand, using a series of indicators including working time, wages and remittances, freedom of movement and other working...
Migrant workers
Labour migration, skills development and the future of work in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
This paper maps in broad terms the present and future demand for migrant workers in the GCC countries, particularly those from Asian countries of origin, by highlighting key trends as well as the complex government challenges, constraints, and...
Risks and rewards: Outcomes of labour migration in South-East Asia (Key findings)
Risks and rewards: Outcomes of labour migration in South-East Asia (Key finding in Malaysia)
This summary provides country-specific key findings on migration outcomes for Malaysia (English language).
Using Technology to Link Skills with Jobs and Migration
As an effort to bridge the skills and migration systems of India, a pilot project was undertaken by ILO. An external entity, KPMG was asked to review the project and present a model for future linkages between skills and migration. This report...
Policy coherence paper
General practical guidance on promoting coherence among employment, education/training and labour migration policies
This practical guidance is part of a broader ILO effort to foster coherence among employment, education/training and migration policies and address constituents’ demands in this area. It is based on the existing volume of literature on this subject...
Risks and rewards: Outcomes of labour migration in South-East Asia
This report assesses changes in the lives of migrant workers from before to after their migration and provides recommendations for improving outcomes within the region.
Guide
How to facilitate the recognition of skills of migrant workers: Guide for employment services providers
Training employment services providers on how to facilitate the recognition of skills of migrant workers: Facilitator’s notes