Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology
Reseaarch project on behalf of the International Labor Organization (ILO)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a key economic sector and generator of jobs and may be considered the backbone of the digital economy across all sectors. In many countries, the global ICT sector is facing a shortage of skilled ICT workers. A lack of skilled labour will constrain future growth and job creation in the sector, but with the right policies in place, the digital economy could make a significant contribution to advancing decent work and inclusive economic growth at the global, regional and national levels.
The reports have been prepared by Nicola Düll for the ILO development cooperation project entitled “The Future of Work in Information and Communication Technology”. The global research project focuses on anticipated needs for skilled workers and strategies for addressing labour shortages, including the scaling up of investments in ICT education and training, and more efficient management of ICT specialist migration flows.
Three repports were published:
- Synthesis report: ILO: Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology
- Country report: ILO / Nicola Düll: India, Indonesia and Thailand
- Country report: ILO / Nicola Düll: Canada, China, Germany and Singapore
The ILO organised a global research seminar on this topic in September 2020: