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Immigrants form an important part of the labour force in many of the world's most industrialised countries.

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) there is a renewed interest in the recruitment of new immigrant workers in these countries, partly explained by their ageing populations.

Many industrialised countries are seeking to attract highly-skilled foreign workers.

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