"Refugees can make positive contribution to current and projected labour market needs." This is the result of a report of a European wide research project called RESOURCE (Refugees’ Contribution to Europe), carried out by a partnership of fourteen agencies and funded by the European Refugee Fund. The project analysed elements, practices and policies, which have contributed to refugees’ participation in the European labour market from refugees’ point of view. It focussed on how refugees’ prior skills, qualifications and working experience are being utilised in sectors of the labour market that are currently experiencing skills shortages.
Through desk research and in-depth interviews with employed refugees in EU member states,
the project gives insight into the various factors that have contributed to (or obstructed) refugees’
integration in Europe. Considering the high levels of unemployment and under-employment
among refugees, it is clear that refugees' potential is at present under-utilised by employers. To
tackle this waste of human resources the project will describe successful pathways to employment
and show how the many barriers refugees encounter can be overcome.
The Website in french contains links to all the 14 final reports.
