E.M.P.L.E.O. MANAUS Analysis and Strategies for the Insertion of Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants in the Manauara Labor Market

IOM hopes that this study can be a tool in the search for effective solutions, identifying where the Venezuelan community can most complement the Manaus economy and what barriers there are to overcome so that it can do so. In this vein, we sought to better understand the challenges and opportunities faced by the thousands of Venezuelans who have arrived in the city in recent years. We also sought to understand their profile better, as well as their aspirations and their experiences while working in Brazil. In the same way, we also sought to hear from employers, companies and industries in Manaus, aiming to have a better grasp of their perceptions in regards to this community and its professional potential. Finally, the study also aimed to explore possible contributions from government actors and civil society to enhance their socioeconomic integration, forming the basis of the strategies proposed herein.