Abstract
This brief lays out the steps necessary to successfully implement nearshoring as a mutually beneficial tool in migration partnerships. Nearshoring refers to a company meeting its staffing needs by hiring and integrating personnel in another country through remote work arrangements. On the Dutch side, it can help ease shortages in the ICT sector and allow businesses to tap into competitive global talent pools – without adding additional pressure to the housing market or social services in the Netherlands. On the side of the partner country, nearshoring helps create more work opportunities in the ICT sector, stimulating the economy as wages are spent at home, and supporting business activity by closer international cooperation.
About the authors
Robin Neumann is a Researcher at Clingendael’s EU & Global Affairs Unit. Her research work focuses on external strategic partnerships and migration policy. Robin is also the Personal Assistant to the Director where she provides strategic support.
Anouk Pronk is a Research Fellow at Clingendael’s EU & Global Affairs Unit. Her research work focuses on migration, including broad migration partnerships.
Eilyaa Abdin is a Research Assistant at the Clingendael’s EU and Global Affairs Unit, where she works on Dutch migration partnerships and nearshoring.
Monika Sie Dhian Ho is Director of the Clingendael Institute and vice-president of the State Committee on Demographic Developments.
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