Some EMN Member Countries have not introduced new initiatives but continue to rely on established measures to attract foreign talent which may not be specifically targeted Each EMN Member Country defined ‘new and innovative’ based on their own criteria.
Six EMN Member Countries are implementing or planning programmes to validate and develop skills in third countries,
while thirteen provide third-country nationals with pre- and post-arrival assistance, such as relocation information and cultural orientation.
One non-EMN country is enhancing its human resources to align its immigration policies with a long-term skills and labour strategy, announcing in 2024 its plans to introduce a Chief International Talent Officer.
Initiatives are implemented by a range of actors, including national authorities, private stakeholders, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Ministries of Economic Affairs, Labour, and sometimes Migration or Foreign Affairs can also play a role.
Regular monitoring of initiatives to assess effectiveness against national objectives is carried out by ten EMN Member Countries.
Challenges that deter participation in initiatives, for example, complex administrative processes or verifying foreign qualifications have been identified in ten EMN Member Countries.
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