- Reinforce cooperation, support and capacity-building in partner countries with a view to developing policies for well-managed migration, identifying migratory push factors and supporting the development of effective adaptation measures; mitigating brain drain by actions in particular in the areas of training, recruitment, return, decent work, ethical recruitment standards and by assessing trends in their own national labour markets, complying with decent work standards, developing education and vocational training systems in line with labour markets' needs, realising the development potential of remittances, in particular through the ...[+++]improvement of statistics, the reduction of transaction costs and supporting financial sector development;

The 2000 Cotonou Agreement between the EC and the 77 ACP states represented a step forward in this field, as it includes a specific provision on trade and labour standards, which confirms the parties' commitment to core labour standards [15].

Respect for labour standards is an integral element of the European social model, and a substantial body of Community legislation, ranging from standards on health and safety at work to equal opportunities and non-discrimination, has been built up since the early years of the Community.

Moreover, it should be borne in mind that sustained economic growth can contribute to the respect and effective application of labour standards and of the social regulatory framework and vice versa: strengthened core labour standards can increase economic growth and efficiency.

* Through co-operation with the ILO specific attention will be given to labour standards, including in the context of follow-up to the Communication on core labour standards.

* Through co-operation with the ILO specific attention will be given to labour standards, including in the context of follow-up to the Communication on core labour standards.