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SUMMARY:The Social Construction of Skill in International LaborMigration: Perspectives from Asia
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to the lecture “The Social Construction of Skill in International Labor Migration: Perspectives from Asia” delivered by Prof. Gracia Liu-Farrer\, a member of the Link4Skills Advisory Board. This event is part of the ongoing exploration of skill development for a resilient Europe within the framework of the Link4Skills project (hIps://link4skills.eu/)\, funded by the European Union (Horizon 2023). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbstract:Skill-based selective migration policies are a dominant contemporary form of migration governance in labor receiving countries. Researchers have critiqued these policies\, noting discrepancies between their intended goals and the actual labor market outcomes for immigrants. The social construction of skill offers a sociological interpretation of this migration phenomenon\, emphasizing that skills and their categorization in international migration are intrinsically political. Skills are socially constructed by actors in specific local\, national\, transnational and global contexts. This presentation reviews scholarship that explores these dynamics from Asian perspectives. It identifies the various positions countries in Asia occupy in skill mobility\, highlights the critical issues related to both outbound and inbound skill migration in this region\, as well as intra-regional mobilties. It cautions against a reproduction of skill hierarchy in social science research and advocates a social construction approach to analyzing skill mobilities in different world regions.Discussants:TBA \n\n\n\nGracia Liu-Farrer is Professor of sociology at the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies\, and Director of Institute of Asian Migration at Waseda University\, Japan. Her research examines immigration into Japan\, transnational labor and student mobilities in East Asia as well as between Asia and Europe. She hopes to bring Asian experiences to migration and mobility theorization. Her recent books include Handbook of Asian Migrations (with Brenda Yeoh\, Routledge\, 2018)\, Immigrant Japan: Mobility and Belonging in an Ethno-nationalist Society (Cornell University Press\, 2020)\, Tangled Mobilities: Places\, Affects\, and Personhood across Social Spheres in Asian Migration (with Asuncion Fresnoza-Flot\, Berghahn Books\, 2022)\, and The Question of Skill in Cross-border Labour Mobilities (with Brenda Yeoh and Michele Baas\, Taylor & Francis\, 2023). She has published journal articles and book chapters on migrants ranging from Chinese students\, Nepali restaurant workers to Syrian refugees. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nProject website: https://link4skills.euDate and Time: May 12\, 2025Location: OnlineRegistration open until May 10: Forms❗𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓: The meeting link will be sent to registered participants after the registrationcloses.LinkedIn event details: HEREFacebook event details: HERE
URL:https://link4skills.eu/index.php/event/the-social-construc1on-of-skill-in-interna1onal-labormigra1on-perspec1ves-from-asia/
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SUMMARY:Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment for Decent Work: Addressing Irregular Migration
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Charles Allan Kwenin\, Chief Executive Officer of IMPRAC\, Ghana \n\n\n\nDiscussant: Maegan Hendow (ICMPD)\, Prof. Mary Setrana\, University of Ghana \n\n\n\nDescription: This session will examine fair recruitment practices and strategies to address irregular migration\, with a focus on ethical and sustainable approaches to labour mobility. \n\n\n\nFormat: Online \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker:  \n\n\n\nCharles Allan Kwenin has over 30 years experience in migration policy and practice with the International Organization for Migration (The UN Migration Agency). Until his retirement in 2022\, Mr. Kwenin served as the IOM Regional Director for Southern Africa providing strategic direction and policy support to 15 Countries in the Southern Africa Region as well as COMESA\, IOC and SADC. He also served as the Senior Regional Advisor for Africa to the IOM Director General at its Headquarters in Geneva for 8 years. Prior to that Mr. Kwenin served as IOM Chief of Mission to Ethiopia and IOM Representative to the Africa Union Commission (AUC)\, UNECA and IGAD. He also served in various capacities in IOM in Kenya\, Uganda and Brussels. Mr. Kwenin was the lead Consultant for drafting the African Union Migration Policy Framework for Africa and the African Common Position on Migration and Development adopted in Banjul\, The Gambia in 2006. Mr. Kwenin also pioneered the establishment of the Pan African Forum on Migration (PAFOM) a continental platform for inter-state and intra-regional consultations on Migration in Africa. Mr. Kwenin coordinated the drafting of the Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA) between the governments of Ghana and Mauritius. Mr. Kwenin was very instrumental in the establishment of various Regional Consultative Processes for the African Regional Economic Communities including; ECOWAS\, IGAD\, COMESA\, ECCAS and IOC. From 2022 – 2024\, Mr. Kwenin was Co-Editor for the IOM Migration Policy and Practice and the Editor-in Chief for the Southern Africa Migration Report. Prior to joining IOM\, Mr. Kwenin worked for the Ghana Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning as an Economic Planning Office from 1985 until 1990. Mr Kwenin holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration and Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Policy from the State University of Antwerp Belgium. He also holds a B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Development Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST).
URL:https://link4skills.eu/index.php/event/labour-migration-and-fair-recruitment-for-decent-work-addressing-irregular-migration/
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SUMMARY:Balanced Labour Migration: Targeted Labour Migration Policy for General Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Prof. Dr. Monique Kremer\, University of Amsterdam \n\n\n\nDiscussants: Prof. Helen Schwenken (University of Osnabrück)\, TBC and Prof. Godfried Engbersen (Erasmus University Rotterdam) TBC \n\n\n\nDescription: Prof. Kremer will discuss how well-targeted labour migration policies can foster well-being and address skill shortages\, focusing on the balance between policy goals and societal impacts. \n\n\n\nFormat: Online \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker: \n\n\n\nMonique Kremer is chair of the Advisory Council on Migration and endowed professor of Active Citizenship at the University of Amsterdam. She has been affiliated with the Netherlands Institute for Care and Welfare\, Utrecht University and the Scientific Council for Government Policy. Her research focuses on the labour market\, labour migration and the practice of the welfare state in the super-diverse city. \n\n\n\nFrom 2004 to March 2020\, Monique was senior research fellow at the Scientific Council for Government Policy. At the WRR\, Monique contributed to the reports The welfare state reweighted\, Identification with the Netherlands (2007)\, Less pretension\, more ambition. Development aid that makes a difference (2010)\, Making Migration Work. The future of labour migration in the EU (2012)\, How unequal is the Netherlands? (2014)\, Mastering the Robot (2015)\, For the sake of security (2017)\, The Fall of the Middle Class? The stable and vulnerable middle (2017) and Better work. The new social mission (2020).
URL:https://link4skills.eu/index.php/event/balanced-labour-migration-targeted-labour-migration-policy-for-general-well-being/
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SUMMARY:Lecture “Skills for Ageing Europe: Migrants? Robots? Other?”
DESCRIPTION:About the Lecture: \n\n\n\nThe European Skills Agenda and similar initiatives highlight the urgency of addressing labour market challenges in the context of an ageing population. This lecture critically examines two key approaches to skill shortages: \n\n\n\n\nMigration\, ensuring a sustainable influx of essential skills.\n\n\n\nTechnological Advancements\, such as automation and AI.\n\n\n\n\nOur speakers will also explore innovative and alternative solutions to enhance the resilience of European labour markets\, drawing upon insights from the Horizon Europe project FutuRes \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nProf. Dr. Jakub Bijak\n\n\n\nDr. Emily Barker\, University of Southampton\n\n\n\n\nDiscussants: \n\n\n\n\nProf. Aleksandra Przegalinska (Kozminski University)\n\n\n\nDr. Michaela Potancokova (IIASA \n\n\n\nJakub BIJAK works as a Professor of Statistical Demography at the University of Southampton\,UK. He has background in economics and over 20 years’ work experience in academia andinternational civil service. His research focuses on demographic uncertainty\, population andmigration models and forecasts\, and the demography of armed conflict. He has been awardedthe Allianz European Demographer Award (2015) and the Jerzy Z Holzer Medal (2007) for workon migration modelling. Recently\, he led a European Research Council project “Bayesianagent-based population studies” (www.baps-project.eu)\, and a Horizon 2020 project“QuantMig: Quantifying Migration Scenarios for Better Policy” (www.quantmig.eu).\n\n\n\n\nOnline \n\n\n\nView Location \n\n\n\nRegistration open until February 17: \n\n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN0P9C2T1FwwaC1LASIfMKAFAg1XAqx5ld_9maBA13W_2sRg/viewform \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFB:  https://www.facebook.com/events/4289282711298716 \n\n\n\nLD:  https://www.linkedin.com/events/skillsforageingeurope-migrants-7284996374574624768/comments/
URL:https://link4skills.eu/index.php/event/lecture-skills-for-ageing-europe-migrants-robots-other/
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SUMMARY:3rd L4S Consortium Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Link4Skills consortium meeting at the IMISCOE annual conference on July 3rd was a good chance to catch up and connect the dots between activities and work packages.  The meeting included … \n\n\n\n\nA work progress report from our scientific coordinator. Izabela Grabowska shared an update on our milestones achieved since the kick-off in Warsaw\, setting a positive tone for our future endeavours.\n\n\n\nAn update on development of our Skill Shortage Model.  Michaela Potancokova highlighted the advancements in demographic\, occupation\, and sectoral analyses\, revealing promising trends and potential challenges in skill shortages.\n\n\n\nAn overview of L4S Migration Skill Corridors.  Our colleagues\, including Helen Schwenken\, Anna Triandafyllidou\, Marla Asis\, Godfried Engbersen\, Veronika Bilger\, Johanna Ullmann and Maegan Hendow\, provided insights into the concept\, skill & talent partnerships’ inventory and upcoming fieldwork\, emphasizing the importance of these corridors in addressing global skill gaps.\n\n\n\nAn update on development of the Link4Skills Navigator. Adam Wierzbicki showcased the latest updates in co-designing the Link4Skills Navigator\, highlighting stakeholder participation and collaborative efforts.\n\n\n\nA quick review of the project’s communication and impact strategy. Terry Martin discussed our strategy for effective communication\, dissemination\, and impact\, outlining the essential contributions needed from all partners.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our hosts and the amazing team behind the IMISCOE Annual Conference for providing a fantastic platform for collaboration and innovation. \n\n\n\nAs we move forward\, we are more motivated than ever to bridge skills across continents and make a meaningful impact. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our journey! \n\n\n\n#Link4Skills #IMISCOE2024 #SkillsDevelopment #Migration #Innovation #EUProjects #HorizonEurope
URL:https://link4skills.eu/index.php/event/3rd-l4s-consortium-meeting/
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SUMMARY:L4S Panel at IMSCOE Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:🌍 Global Fair Skill Flows\, Skill Recognition\, Talent Partnerships\, and Migration Skill Corridors  🌍 \n\n\n\nOn July 2nd the Link4Skills consortium hosted a vibrant panel at the 21st annual conference of IMSCOE (International Migration Research Network) in Lisbon\, Portugal. This event marked the first significant conference appearance for Link4Skills\, and it was well received. (The room was full!) \n\n\n\nJointly organised by L4S coordinator Izabela Grabowska (Kozminski University) and L4S partner Helen Schwenken (Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies\, University of Osnabrück)\, the event provided a valuable opportunity for researchers from around the world to exchange their thoughts and concerns on addressing global skill flows and migration challenges.  The panel featured insightful discussions about skill recognition\, talent partnerships\, and migration skill corridors\, noting the critical role of “origin” countries in forging global skill partnerships with “destination” countries. It also highlighted the need for a “manifesto” on fair global skill flows\, a topic the L4S project is addressing. \n\n\n\nAlongside the two organisers\, the event also featured participation from the following Link4Skills consortium members: \n\n\n\n – Dr. Anna Triandafyllidou\, Toronto Metropolitan University \n\n\n\n– Dr. Marla Maruja Milagros\, Scalabrini Migration Center Philippines \n\n\n\n– Prof. Mary Setrana\, University of Ghana \n\n\n\n– Prof. Dr. Mehdi Lehlou\, Association Migration Internationale Morocco \n\n\n\n– Prof. Rajan Irudaya\, International Institute of Migration and Development India \n\n\n\n– Prof. Irina Lapshyna\, Ukrainian Catholic University Lviv \n\n\n\n– Prof. Dr. Godfried Engbersen\, Erasmus University Rotterdam \n\n\n\nThanks to all who participated and contributed to the vibrant discussions!
URL:https://link4skills.eu/index.php/event/test/
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SUMMARY:SKILLS HORIZONS - Horizon projects showcase event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 8th for this unique online event offering access to more than 10 HORIZON research projects on skills for social and economic transformations. L4S coordinator Izabela Grabowska will present an overview of our newly launched project\, including development of the AI-powered Link4Skills Navigator.Choose from more than 10 dedicated rooms to engage in meaningful conversations\, explore project depths\, and foster personal connections that could shape the future of our initiatives.This event is being held as part of the European Year of Skills.Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ev-SwkpV
URL:https://link4skills.eu/index.php/event/event-calendar/
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