E-Learning on measuring and analysing labour migration

The course is based on the ICLS Guidelines on statistics of international labour migration and on the ILO Global and regional estimates on international migrant workers. This course improves the knowledge base in labour migration statistics and contributes to a better understanding of the importance of collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative international standard information on decent work deficits, among the resident and the migrant population, in order to build effective labour migration policies. OBJECTIVES 1. Enhanced understanding about the basic definitions, terminologies, and resolutions of labour statistics 2. Acquire a better understanding of labour statistics and indicators aligned to the ICLS Guidelines concerning statistics of international labour migration, as well as the approved SDG indicator 10.7.1 measuring the recruitment costs impacting on migrant workers 3. Analyse different methods and tools related to quantitative and qualitative methods needed to produce regular, accurately, and timely reports concerning labour statistics that include the Labour migration module (ILMS questionnaire) 4. Attain a comprehensive understanding of the latest international standards and practices in official statistics for better coordinated data collection related labour migration statistics 5. Enriched understanding of the necessary institutional mechanisms, policy frameworks, and coordination instruments for better production and dissemination of migration labour statistics for evidence-based policymaking CONTENT 1. ILO labour migration statistics concepts and definitions 2. ICLS Guidelines concerning statistics of international labour migration 3. Sampling of international migrant populations: Methodological approaches and country examples 4. ILO Global and regional estimates on international migrant workers 5. Measuring demand for foreign labour 6. Collecting data on international labour migration statistics: ILO labour migration database 7. Administrative sources for international labour migration statistics 8. Regional Statistical Observatory 9. Measurement of recruitment costs (SDG 1.7.1) 10. Assessment and measurement of the level of policy coherence ACHIEVEMENT Complete the 6 quizzes Active participation in 6 weekly forum of discussion Complete the group work assignment NUMBER OF HOURS: 60