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A Review of Integration Programmes for Skilled Immigrants in Europe

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A Review of Integration Programmes for Skilled Immigrants in Europe
Authors / roleHamed Ahmadinia & Kristina Eriksson-Backa
Venue / institutionNordic Academy of Management (NFF) Conference 2024 · Reykjavík
Publication date2024-08-16
Record typePaper presentation
Journal / collectionNordic Academy of Management (NFF) Conference 2024 · Reykjavík
Suggested citationAhmadinia, H., & Eriksson-Backa, K. (2024). A Review of Integration Programmes for Skilled Immigrants in Europe. 27th NFF Conference, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Track 30, Session I, 16 August 2024, 09:00–10:30, Oddi O-206.
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaper presentation
CityReykjavík
CountryIceland
ABSTRACT

Presented with Kristina Eriksson-Backa in Track 30, Session I, on 16 August 2024, 09:00-10:30, Oddi O-206; the official programme also documents a discussant role.

The integration of skilled immigrants into European labor markets is a pressing issue, particularly as demographic changes and labor shortages challenge national economies. This study critically reviews key integration programs across Europe assessing their effectiveness in addressing skill gaps and fostering economic inclusion. By adopting a comparative policy analysis approach, this review examines residency and work permit structures, sector-specific support mechanisms, and cultural adaptation strategies. The findings highlight common challenges such as underemployment, foreign credential recognition, and cultural adaptation barriers while underscoring successful strategies, including language training, vocational upskilling, and employer incentives for hiring skilled migrants. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on two-way integration—ensuring both immigrants and host societies benefit from structured policy interventions. By identifying best practices and policy gaps, the study advocates for streamlined qualification recognition, proactive community engagement, and long-term policy flexibility to enhance labor market participation for skilled migrants. These insights serve as a foundation for evidence-based policymaking and future research on socioeconomic integration frameworks in the European context.

European integrationIntegration programmesSkilled immigrants
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