What we know about the skills and early labour market outcomes of refugees from Ukraine
Even though much uncertainty remains regarding the length of stay of Ukrainian refugees
in host countries, continued fighting has dimmed prospects of an early return and
the issue of labour market integration is becoming increasingly pertinent. Finding
gainful employment commensurate with refugees’ educational and professional qualifications
supports new arrivals in becoming self-sufficient and boosts the local economy. It
also enables them to use and possibly further enhance their skills, which is crucial
for the future recovery of Ukraine. This policy response outlines the existing evidence
on the socio-economic profiles and labour market integration of Ukrainian refugees
in OECD countries as well as relevant policies to further support labour market integration.
Findings suggest that the labour market inclusion of Ukrainian refugees has been faster
compared to other refugee groups. That said, much of the early employment uptake by
Ukrainian refugees has been concentrated in low-skilled jobs, thus skills mismatches
are widespread.
Published on January 06, 2023Also available in: Japanese
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