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Maximizing Human Capital in a Rapidly Evolving Economic Landscape (Transatlantic Council Statement)

Immigrants should have access to job-relevant training and be able to put their skills to use, as policymakers seek to close skills gaps among immigrants and underserved workers.

Reaping the Benefits? Social security coordination for mobile EU citizens

EU social security coordination is poorly defined, inconsistently applied, and publicly distrusted—eroding support for both free movement and the welfare state.

Early Education for Dual Language Learners: Promoting School Readiness and Early School Success

Spanish-speaking Dual Language Learners enter kindergarten far behind peers. High-quality early education supporting both English and home language is attainable and effective.

Immigrant Workers and the Workforce Development System in the United Kingdom

England's employer-led skills system helps some immigrants incidentally, but complexity and austerity-driven cuts leave those most in need least likely to participate.

What We Know About Migration and Development

The migration-development link is well evidenced but weakly governed, and most countries still treat emigration as a drain rather than a potential development asset.

Maximizing Potential: How Countries Can Address Skills Deficits within the Immigrant Workforce

More than ever, human capital is seen as the ultimate resource. As a result, policymakers face the challenge of ensuring that workers have the skills and abilities to find productive employment and contribute to growth, innovation, and competitiveness in constantly evolving labor markets. Migrants’ skills are often seen as an untapped resource that, with the right formula of policies, can bolster competitiveness and fuel productivity.