Technical Reports on Labour Migration

  1. The migrant pay gap: Understanding wage differences between migrants and nationals
  2. Skills mismatch of natives and immigrants in Europe
  3. Migrant Workers in Commercial Agriculture
  4. International Migrant Workers in the Mining Sector
  5. Migrant Work & Employment in the Construction Sector

Publications on labour migration

January 2021

  1. ILO Brief

    Labour Migration in Asia and the Pacific

    01 January 2021

    A brief on ILO's priorities in Asia and the Pacific, January 2021 edition

July 2014

  1. Publication

    Labour migration for decent work in Afghanistan: Issues and challenges

    02 July 2014

    This report examines the trends and profile of labour migration from Afghanistan.

October 2009

  1. International Migration Papers No. 98

    Afghan households and workers in the Islamic Republic of Iran: Profile and impact

    16 October 2009

    This study represents the results of a process of primary data generation through field surveys of Afghan households, establishments employing Afghan workers and Afghan workers themselves, through a collaborative process among national and international experts. The findings indicate the marginal position of Afghan households and workers in the Iranian economy even after decades of stay. Furthermore, most Afghans have had little contact with Afghanistan. While the Iranian authorities maintain that all the remaining Afghans must return to Afghanistan, there are many economic and social impediments to the return of the remaining populations. Increasing restrictions and controls are likely to increase their marginalization without a perceptible impact on prospects for return. The study highlights that continuing international cooperation and bilateral dialogue are essential to sort out the complex economic, social and political issues. Meanwhile, it is necessary to support the improvement of the working conditions for Afghans in Iran, and in general to facilitate their integration.