Economic Impact of Immigration Policy
Explore the crucial role of immigration policy in economic development as discussed by experts from Vanuatu. Topics include skills transfer, investment opportunities, visa regulations, and challenges faced in implementing effective policies to drive economic growth.
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PROGRAM DAY 1 Session 4: What role does Immigration Policy have in strengthening the economy? Jeffrey Markson, Director Immigration, Vanuatu Government
PROGRAM DAY 1 Session 4: What role does Immigration Policy have in strengthening the economy? Antoine Boudier, President of VCCI
Session 4: What role does Immigration Policy have in strengthening the economy?
Session 4: What role does Immigration Policy have in strengthening the economy? Opening our doors to skills and investment 1. We need to be able to bring in skills and technical expertise to run our businesses, and to engage in skills transfer 2. Emergency Employment Visas - a lost opportunity 3. Latest changes to Immigration visas in 2023 full of contradictions and make investment very unattractive 4. One Minister agrees to stop, the other pushes it through 5. No consultation with Private Sector
Session 4: What role does Immigration Policy have in strengthening the economy? Opening our doors to skills and investment 1. Opportunities Digital Nomad visa (too late) 2. Easier visa options for workers to come and spend their money
Session 4: What role does Immigration Policy have in strengthening the economy? Opening our doors to skills and investment 1. Immigration needs an overhaul 2. Broken passport machine 3. Air Van stranded workers 4. Immigration policy changes hurting investment 5. We need change
Tank yu tumas Q & A
