Italy (Recognition of qualifications and competences of Migrants)

This chapter presents the results of the Italy case study realised within the context of a research carried out by the Independent Network of Labour Migration and Integration Experts on Recognition of qualifications and Competences of Migrants. The purpose of the study, supported by DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the european Commission, was to investigate the existing national practice for assessing, validating and recogniziong formal, non-formal and informal learning of migrants based on selected expericence within and outside the European Union. National practices were reviewed against the complex requirements of modern labour markets and differing needs of various skill groups of migrants with the aim of exploring the possible policy approaches to counteract brain waste of different groups of migrants resident in the EU Member States.