The Contribution of Migration to Regional Development
With many regions in OECD countries facing declining working age populations, the geographical dimension of migration has become crucial for regional development. Where migrants settle within countries and how much they contribute to the local economies are important questions for policy makers. This report aims to address these questions using two novel datasets that offer internationally comparable information on migration and migrants' labour market integration across cities, towns and rural areas in OECD countries. The report also analyses different dimensions of regional development and provides new evidence on how migrants contribute to regional income, innovation, international trade and labour markets.
COVID-19 and migrants across cities and regions
This chapter examines the impact of COVID-19 on migrants across regions and cities, and sheds light on the contribution of migrants to ensure the continuity of essential services during the pandemic. The chapter assesses the health and employment vulnerability of migrants during the pandemic and it presents evidence on the potential capacity of migrant workers to shift to remote working amid lockdowns and social distancing measures. Finally, the chapter analyses the contribution of migrants to local economies as key workers in essential services.
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