The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on millions of migrant workers around the world, says the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, many of whom lack any access to social protection or economic support of any kind.

Max Tuñón, Labour Migration Specialist, explains why migration for work can prove to be a win-win for both origin and destination countries. Destination countries benefit from migration by filling in the gaps in labour market. And they also relieve some of the unemployment and underemployment issues...

This booklet takes stock of the experiences of OECD countries with respect to the integration of family migrants along a number of policy lessons with supporting examples of good practice. It also provides a comprehensive comparison of the policy frameworks that govern integration policy for family...

This report assesses evidence from desk reviews and field research to ascertain the extent to which migration benefits or undermines adaptation to environmental and climate change. The findings highlight the importance of investing in disaster risk reduction, integrating migration into urban...

This brief is meant to provide an overview for policy makers regarding skills portability instruments, with a focus on international qualifications frameworks as a first scoping exercise to provide evidence for policy decisions on whether Africa should embark on an African Qualifications Framework...

The notes are a capacity-building tool and can be used for training of trainers, as well as for targeted stakeholders, including government officials and the social partners. The notes are of particular relevance to the ECOWAS Member States in contributing to the effective implementation of the...

The resource kit provides an overview of labour migration and decent work in Asia and ILO services and details available approaches, strategies and tools.

Since the GCM and specifically Objective 5 draw on ILO standards, guidelines and principles, this book is recommended for an overview of international labour migration and the ILO's efforts to protect migrant workers through a rights-based approach. It reflects on existing and potential...

The Regional Guide to Facilitate South–South Labour Mobility in Southern Africa offers recommendations to assist the SADC Member States to develop national policy solutions and approaches towards improved governance of labour migration within the Southern Africa region.

The report outlines the BLMA assessment tool developed by ILO and IOM, which can be used by governments and stakeholders to assess bilateral migration agreements.

This toolkit provides step-by-step guidance on developing and implementing effective bilateral labour agreements. The toolkit is available in English and French and has been designed as a tool for policymakers, among others.

This background paper provides a review of existing law, policy and practice on the temporary humanitarian protection of migrants in the context of disasters in select countries of North and South America. Commissioned by the Nansen Initiative, this paper informed the Regional Workshop on Temporary...

This report offers a mapping that allows policymakers with an overview of international and regional guidance and tools regarding displacement and climate change.
 

This Toolbox seeks to provide concrete suggestions for States and other actors who are contemplating or planning to relocate people in order to protect them from disasters and environmental change. It aims to complement the Guidance for Protecting People from Disasters and Environmental Change...

This guide offers a training manual for policymakers dealing with environmental migration on the national or regional level. For further information about the manual, including access, please find contact information on the resource page.

This booklet takes stock of the experiences of OECD countries in the assessment and recognition of foreign qualifications. It summarises this along ten main policy lessons with supporting examples of good practice. It also provides a comprehensive comparison of the policy frameworks that govern...

Mobility trajectories of young lives (MO-TRAYL) is a five year research project (2017-2021) which aims to develop a better understanding of the relation between migration and young people’s life chances.

This tool is designed to support ILO constituents and senior government officials, among others, to establish, assess or revise system for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). As countries increasingly recognize the value of informal and non-formal learning, this tool seems important for member...

This 2-year project is aimed at protecting children affected by migration in eight countries of Southeast, South and Central Asia, including Uzbekistan. The project will be implemented till the end of 2020.

This document outlines a 10-point multi-stakeholder action plan. For employers, refugees, governments and civil society. It draws on extensive consultations with employers and others who play a key role in promoting the integration of refugees in local and national labour markets. The Action Plan...