This working paper is a part of the Horizon Europe project GS4S - Global Strategy for Skills, Migration and Development. The paper examines the intersection of skilling, reskilling, upskilling and migration in three countries of origin- Egypt, Bangladesh and Nigeria- offering a comparative analysis of their socio-economic contexts, policy landscapes and skilling initiatives. The analysis highlights commonalities across the countries, such as persistent skills mismatches, gender disparities and inequities in access to skilling programs especially in rural areas. Additionally, barriers including fragmented policies and limited data on labor market outcomes constrain the effectiveness of these existing initiatives. Each country presents unique insights: Bangladesh made significant progress in vocational training aligned with GCC country labor demand, albeit skills mismatches remain; Egypt’s strategic reliance on remittances highlight the significance of migration, yet issues hindering progress include lack of female labor force participation and insufficient coordination across skilling initiatives; Nigeria’s dynamic digital sector is promising to address global labor market needs, but infrastructure and policy fragmentation remain barriers. The paper concludes with actionable recommendations for policymakers, educational institutions, and development agencies. It advocates for aligning skilling programs with labor market needs, promoting inclusivity through gender-sensitive and regionally equitable policies, expanding legal migration pathways and adopting data-driven approaches to enhance program evaluation. Addressing the challenges, the countries of origin can better harness the potential of skilling and migration to support sustainable development, reduce inequalities and strengthen their global competitiveness.