Policy for migrant workers in the Russian Federation

Date Shared:

Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 10:00

Countries and areas:

Russia

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Policy Coherence, Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning

Summary:

The Government of the Russian Federation determines every year the need for directing foreign workers, and include them by priority educational and qualification groups, taking into account political, geographical, social and demographical situations in the Russian Federation. The Government of the Russian Federation sets quotas for work permits to foreign citizens.

Link:

For more information:

http://government.ru/en/department/247/events/

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 2 "Labour Migration and Diaspora: Improving Labour Market Complementarities and Economic Development Outcomes"