Ukraine — Pathways for Regular Migration: Perceptions of Migrant Workers and Recovery in Ukraine — July 2024

Pathways for regular migration are an essential component of Ukraine’s recovery, addressing labour shortages and demographic challenges. The demographic and economic strategies under development by the Government of Ukraine identify the need to attract Ukrainians living abroad back to Ukraine, support women to enter the labour market, and support IDPs to adapt to the labour market demands in their area of displacement.

This brief provides an evidence base for the development of migration policies and interventions, providing data-driven insights on perceptions of - and challenges to - labour immigration among the general population. This brief looks at the experience of Ukrainians with migrants prior to the full-scale invasion, how the general population perceives the arrival of migrant workers in the coming years; and identifies potential barriers to integration or sources of tensions, which require a comprehensive response to facilitate safe migration and social cohesion.