Objective 18: Invest in Skills Development and Facilitate Mutual Recognition of Skills, Qualifications and Competences

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract This chapter examines Objective 18 of the GCM, on skills development and mutual recognition of skills. Despite its potential, the Objective prioritizes short-term labour market integration and intergovernmental cooperation over the lifelong learning and upskilling rights of individual migrants. The chapter delves into the fragmented landscape of existing international frameworks on skills recognition, noting Objective 18’s limited success in harmonizing these standards. It then critiques the actor-oriented framework, which includes states and employers but excludes migrant associations and unions, reinforcing a business-centric approach. Moreover, the formulation of the Objective’s actions risks perpetuating epistemic inequalities, as mutual recognition frequently entails Global South countries adopting Global North countries’ certification methodologies, reflecting postcolonial power dynamics. While aiming to enhance labour mobility, Objective 18 fails to adequately balance the homogenization of skills assessment with the protection of educational pluralism, ultimately undermining its potential to foster equitable and sustainable career development for migrants across formal and informal economies.
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Authors Marion Panizzon
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/law/9780198863380.003.0019
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https://doi.org/10.1093/law/9780198863380.003.0019
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