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Strengthening Pre-Departure Orientation Programmes in Indonesia, Nepal and the Philippines
Predeparture orientation programs protect migrant workers in Asia. But poor implementation and gaps across the migration cycle limit their effectiveness.
Regulating Private Recruitment in the Asia-Middle East Labour Migration Corridor
Paper launch and discussion on the Asian migrant worker experience in the Middle East, where panelists offered insights on migration issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region today.
Asia-Pacific Launch of Developing a Road Map for Engaging Diasporas in Development
A discussion on diaspora engagement tied to the publication of an IOM-MPI handbook for policymakers and others seeking to engage their diasporas meaningfully.
Asian Labour Migrants and Humanitarian Crises: Lessons from Libya
The Libyan civil war exposed a critical protection gap for migrant workers, who fall outside both national civilian frameworks and standard humanitarian provisions.
Developing a Road Map for Engaging Diasporas in Development
The Washington DC launch event for the MPI/IOM handbook on diaspora engagement with the Director General of the International Organization for Migration, and MPI's Kathleen Newland.
Update on the 2012 Global Forum on Migration and Development
A discussion with the 2012 Chair of the Global Forum on Migration and Development and Financial Secretary of the Republic of Mauritius Ali Mansoor and MPI's President Demetrios Papademetriou on the preparation of the 2012 GFMD summit, including an update on the possible ideas and projects contemplated that would fully integrate migration into the development framework, with a special focus on Africa.
Asian Labour Migrants and Health: Exploring Policy Routes
Asian labor migrants face growing health vulnerabilities at every stage of migration, requiring cross-border, multisectoral responses from government.
Engaging Diasporas in Europe for Development
An MPI Europe-IOM event for the launch of a handbook on engaging diasporas in development.
Labor Migration from Colombo Process Countries
This discussion in Bangkok launched an issue brief series on labor migration in Asia undertaken by IOM and MPI, with key speakers from the governments of Thailand, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.
Labour Migration from Colombo Process Countries: Good Practices, Challenges and Ways Forward
Colombo Process governments have made legislative strides on labor migration since 2005, but implementation gaps in recruitment and information dissemination undermine progress.