This report examines Ukraine’s significant population decline and emigration, focusing on migration patterns before and after the launch of Russia’s war against Ukraine. It highlights two key migration corridors: the…
Top-line Recommendation:
Policymakers must adopt comprehensive strategies that integrate workforce reskilling, inclusive migration policies, and technological readiness initiatives to balance the benefits of AI and automation with equity and social inclusion.
The report on migration decisions is based on reanalysis of data from the EUMAGINE and THEMIS research projects which, like Link4Skills, explored migration patterns between Europe and selected non-EU countries.…
The Link4Skills project introduces the concept of Migration Skill Corridors as an analytical tool to explore the interdependent relationships between
origin and destination countries. Migration Skill Corridors emphasize the
circular and multi-step nature of migration, capturing flows that address skill shortages at destinations and contribute to skill development at origins.
The report offers a compact overview of cross-border labour migration involving the Netherlands. It highlights efforts to address worker shortages in the Netherlands through government migration policies and private recruitment. The…
This report presents a low-resolution prototype (mockup) of the Link4Skills Navigator. It’s essentially a status report on development of the Navigator as of November 2024.  It describes the Navigator’s key…
The report offers a compact overview of cross-border labour migration involving the Philippines. It notes major migration corridors involving overseas Filipino workers and briefly describes the migration of Filipino healthcare…
Germany’s political economy of labour migration has oscillated between liberalizing and restricting policies. Recently, a highly proactive approach to attract skilled migrants has been adopted. Compared to other destination countries,…
This colourful flyer describes our project in a nutshell. It outlines our purpose, geographical scope, and innovational focus. A pdf document, it is designed for printing on A4, A5, or…
In this issue: L4S introductory video | Link4Skills Navigator | Country profiles | Synergies | Meet our partners | L4S-IMSCOE panel | Kick-off | In the pipeline … Read newsletter
What is the Link4Skills project?
This two-minute video explains our purpose and approach
Link4Skills is an EU-funded research and innovation project seeking innovative, sustainable solutions to global skill shortages and mismatches.
Find out more here.
Origin:Â Ghana, India (Kerala, Punjab), Indonesia, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Ukraine
Destination:Â Austria, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
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Labour market intelligence, predictive modelling, and problem-solving power in one place: the Link4Skills Navigator uses artificial intelligence to support policymaking for fair skill flows.
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Skill gaps can hinder growth. People must be equipped with skills that enable them to adapt to change and to utilize new technologies that support sustainable social and economic development. Link4Skills addresses these challenges on two levels: First by developing innovative methods for identifying skill shortages; and second by proposing practical policy solutions for skill shortages – solutions that ensure the flow of skills between markets is balanced, efficient, and fair.
The L4S Navigator addresses skill gaps in three broad sectors:
The L4S Navigator addresses skill gaps in three broad sectors:
At the heart of the project is the development of the Link4Skills Navigator, guided by the key principle of ensuring fair skill flows between sending and receiving countries.
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The “My Migration Dashboard” is a pioneering digital tool designed to collect and analyze data on the psychosocial capitals of both migrants and non-migrants.Â
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The “My Migration Dashboard” is a pioneering digital tool designed to collect and analyze data on the psychosocial capitals of both migrants and non-migrants.Â
Learn more here.
