Labor Market Integration of Syrians Refugees in Turkey: From Refugees to Settlers

Year 2017, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 12 - 35, 01.06.2017

Ahmet İçduygu Eleni Diker

Abstract

The mass influx of Syrian refugees in Turkey has
accelerated the ongoing legislative initiatives on the issue of migration.
Adoption of the work permit regulation for temporary protection status holders
in early 2016 is indicative of a shift towards long-term planning concerning 3
million Syrians. Yet, many remain informally employed in poor conditions. This
report examines the challenges faced by Syrians in the Turkish labor market in
light of the legislative developments and suggests that policy makers should focus
on the regulations that prevent refugees’ engagement in the informal market
without harming them and encourage employers to hire Syrians by providing
incentives. Designing skills building programs that recognize refugees’ skills
and matching them with the needs of the market will both improve refugees’ quality
of life and contribute to the economy.

Keywords

Syrian Refugees, Labor Market Integration, Economic Impact of Refugees

Türkiye'deki Suriyeli Mültecilerin İşgücü Piyasası Entegrasyonu: Mültecilikten Göçmenliğe

Abstract

Suriyeli
mültecilerin Türkiye’ye kitlesel akını, göç konusunda halihazırda devam etmekte
olan yasal değişimlere hız kazandırdı. 2016 yılının başında geçici koruma statüsü
sahibi kişiler için çalışma izni düzenlemesinin kabul edilmesi, 3 milyon
Suriyeliyle ilgili uzun vadeli planlamaya geçişin bir göstergesidir. Buna rağmen,
çoğu Suriyeli olumsuz koşullarda kayıt dışı olarak çalışmaya devam etmekte. Bu
rapor, Türkiye’deki iş piyasasında Suriyelilerin karşılaştığı zorlukları yasal
gelişmeler ışığında incelemekte ve politika yapıcılara mültecilerin kendilerine
zarar vermeden kayıtdışı piyasaya katılımlarını engelleyen ve işverenleri
Suriyelilerin işe alımına teşvik eden düzenlemelere odaklanmasını önermektedir.
Mültecilerin becerilerini dikkate alan ve bunları emek piyasasının ihtiyaçlarıyla
eşleştiren mesleki eğitim programlarının tasarlanması hem mültecilerin yaşam
kalitesini iyileştirecektir hem de ekonomiye katkıda bulunacaktır.

Keywords

Suriyeli Mülteciler, İş Piyasası Entegrasyonu, Mültecilerin Ekonomik Etkisi

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