OECD, UNHCR, (2018)
This document addresses the challenges and opportunities of integrating refugees into the labour market, focusing on the importance of employment for refugee integration. With over 65 million forcibly displaced persons globally, including 22.5 million refugees, the document emphasises that G20 and OECD countries host more than six million refugees. Recognizing refugees’ identified concerns of employment and housing, the document underscores the significance of empowering refugees to contribute to their well-being and communities. It highlights the role of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) in enabling refugees to use their skills, emphasising a collaborative effort among governments, public employment services, private recruitment agencies, and employers. The Action Plan, developed through regional dialogues, outlines ten key action areas, emphasising the need for navigating administrative frameworks, assessing skills, addressing skills gaps, ensuring equal opportunities, and sustaining scalable models for refugee employment.
