In addition to discussing the progress of the research process, the event focussed on sharing initial research findings. These were used to outline the labour markets, recruitment approaches and current as well as future shortages of skilled workers in so-called countries of origin and destination. In terms of the project, sustainability and justice played a special role in the discussions, especially the importance of various dimensions of justice. In particular, there was consensus that the sole focus on ‘skills’ in the context of labour migration falls short and that cultural aspects such as language, education, opportunities for family members or (realistic) ideas regarding the destination countries of migration must also be given greater consideration. The importance of transparent and accessible recognition procedures was also emphasised.
In a next step, the perspectives of the countries of origin and destination will be analysed comparatively with the aim of identifying potential for fair and sustainable labour migration.
First results are expected to be published beginning from December 2024 on our project website.
The project ‘Skill Partnerships for Sustainable and Just Migration Patterns (SKILLS4JUSTICE)’ is a HORIZON EUROPE funded project. It aims to create an evidence-based foundation for the design of just, effective and sustainable regular migration against the background of skills partnerships between the participating partner countries. Therefore, various examples of mismatches between skills, work and individual conditions are identified, analysed and solutions developed.
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