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Pull factors include the free circulation of persons within the EEA for citizens of member states, easy access to work permits, common or easily learned language, and the presence of a diaspora in a destination country. Policies to improve retention include increasing the number of training places, making remuneration and working conditions more attractive and compulsory service. All countries have some health workforce development plan, but implementation is a challenge everywhere. Policies should be tailored to country labour market conditions, migration trends, and institutional capacity. 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