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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a comprehensive labour market analysis to inform the development of a regional migration policy. The\u00a0 aim of the study is to evaluate the complex interplay of economic, employment, and migration patterns in the region, with findings expected to guide Member States in optimizing labour mobility, protecting workers’ rights, and enhancing job creation.<\/p>\n
This comes against the bakdrop of\u00a0 reportedly unprecedented low levels of growth and an increase in vulnerabilities faced by the region.<\/p>\n
Slated to run from January to April 2025, it will employ a robust methodology, incorporating primary and secondary data collection, consultations, and analysis of various sectors.<\/p>\n
As Leo Preville, Director of the CARICOM Single Market, noted, “the development of policies to enhance the smooth movement of people is central to the success of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. An evidence-based approach to the development of policy is therefore critical.”<\/p>\n
The labour market analysis will provide a detailed assessment of both the demand and supply sides of labour in the Community, as well as an understanding of the trends of migration in the region. This understanding is critical in the context of the standing decision of the Heads of Government to work towards the free movement of all CARICOM nationals.<\/p>\n
“Migration presents challenges and opportunities for long-term socio-economic development in this region. The ILO is pleased to partner with CARICOM on this landmark study that will provide critical insights into how migration can enhance workforce dynamics for inclusive sustainable growth that prioritises decent work and social justice in Caribbean Member States,” Abdelmalik Muhummed, ILO Employment and Labour Market Specialist, emphasized.<\/p>\n
The study will also explore the effects of climate change on jobs and labour mobility, identify opportunities and challenges, and recommend possible strategies for improving productive employment in the region.<\/p>\n
“The development of the labour migration policy component of the regional migration policy must be centred on a sound analysis,” said Preville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a comprehensive labour market analysis to inform the development of a regional migration policy. The\u00a0 aim of the study is to evaluate the complex interplay…","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":283689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","footnotes":""},"categories":[235,9,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-335432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-homepage-carousel","category-news","category-regional"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n