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International Migration Policies

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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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Jobs for Immigrants Vol. 2: Labour Market Integration in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and Portugal

17-Nov-2008

This publication reviews the labour market integration of immigrants and their children in four OECD countries - Belgium, France, The Netherlands and Portugal. The viability of future migration policies, in particular greater recourse to immigration, will depend to a large extent on how successful OECD countries and immigrants are in achieving the objective of successful integration in the labour market.

The Looming Crisis in the Health Workforce

22-Oct-2008

OECD countries face a challenge in responding to the growing demand for doctors and nurses over the next 20 years and should adopt a comprehensive approach to health human resources, reinforce international cooperation and better monitor health workforce policies and migration.

A Profile of Immigrant Populations in the 21st Century

20-Feb-2008

A new OECD publication, A Profile of Immigrant Populations in the 21st Century, gives more accurate information and a better understanding of patterns of immigration over recent decades, based largely on national censuses from 2000. Migration is a key issue for OECD and this study is part of a broader programme to examine the policy challenges of migration in the context of population ageing and globalisation.

The International Migration Outlook - Edition 2008

09-Sep-2008

The International Migration Outlook has been published in September 2008. 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.

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.

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