Cross-border cooperation: a key focus of the OECD’s work on local development
Publication of a discussion paper « Global Trade, Local Opportunities: Jobs, Skills and Entrepreneurship Across Borders »
Following this meeting, the OECD published a discussion paper entitled ‘Global Trade, Local Opportunities: Jobs, Skills and Entrepreneurship Across Borders’. Using Limburg as an example, and highlighting the cross-border mobility that shapes its day-to-day functioning, the OECD emphasises that the economic potential of such regions remains under-exploited, particularly due to differences in education systems, labour market regulations and public services.
The chapter on skills and career transitions also addresses cross-border issues. In it, the OECD e Le rapport identifie cependant plusieurs obstacles à la mobilité des travailleurs, notamment dans les domaines des transports, de la fiscalité, de la sécurité sociale, de la reconnaissance des qualifications ou encore des services publics de l’emploi.mphasises that better-integrated labour markets on both sides of borders can strengthen the resilience of regions, improve the match between job supply and demand, and broaden access to skills and talent. However, the report identifies several barriers to labour mobility, particularly in the areas of transport, taxation, social security, the recognition of qualifications and public employment services.
MOT’s involvement
These issues were the focus of “Solutions Lab 6: Making Cross-Border Labour Markets Work”, in which Jean Peyrony, Director-General of the MOT, took part. This session provided an opportunity to discuss ways of better integrating cross-border labour markets in order to address labour shortages and facilitate career transitions.
On this occasion, Jean Peyrony presented the “Manifesto for balanced economic development in cross-border territories”, spearheaded by the MOT. This contribution echoed the conclusions of the OECD, which calls for greater cooperation between public and private sector stakeholders across borders and for the development of approaches tailored to cross-border labour markets. More information here.
