All publications: return migration
National Labour Migration Policy of Somalia
This book contains the National Labour Migration Policy of Somalia, marking a historic milestone as the country's first dedicated national framework for managing labour mobility. Developed with technical support from the International Labour...
Mapping Skill-Based Labour Migration Partnerships between Countries of Origin and Destination
This report, "Mapping Skill-Based Labour Migration Partnerships Between Countries of Origin and Destination," is a detailed study focused on expanding safe and regular migration pathways for medium and high-skilled workers from countries in the East...
Situational Analysis of the Development of Regulation for Private Employment Agencies in the Federal Republic of Somalia
This report is a Situational Analysis dedicated to the development of a national regulatory framework for Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs) in the Federal Republic of Somalia. It was produced with the technical assistance of the International...
Situational Analysis Report for the Development of a Gender-Responsive and Rights-Based National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan of...
This report is a Situational Analysis Report developed to serve as the foundation for creating a Gender-Responsive and Rights-Based National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for the Federal Republic of Somalia. Commissioned by the Ministry of...
Situation Analysis: Development of Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for the Republic of South Sudan
This report is a Situational Analysis produced to support the development of the National Labour Migration Policy and Action Plan for the Republic of South Sudan. Its purpose is to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive, rights-based migration...
Corridor Studies: Labour Migration in the Horn and East Africa: Uganda to Saudi Arabia, Kenya to Somalia, and Ethiopia to South Sudan...
This report is a collection of Corridor Studies focused on examining the governance and dynamics of three specific labour migration pathways in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA): Uganda to Saudi Arabia, Kenya to Somalia, and Ethiopia to South...
Registration, licensing, and inspection mechanisms of legislative frameworks for Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia
This policy brief focuses on labour migration in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, analysing the effectiveness of their registration, licensing, and inspection mechanisms for recruitment agencies. The brief identifies that the lack of comprehensive...
Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Private Recruitment Agencies for Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia
This policy brief examines the registration, licensing, and inspection of private recruitment agencies in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia to improve regional migration management. The research, based on studies of Ugandan domestic workers in Saudi...
Legislative frameworks on complaints and remedy procedures for Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia
This policy brief analyses legislative frameworks for complaints and remedy procedures for migrant workers in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. It highlights that access to these mechanisms is severely limited by the financial and staffing constraints of...
Assessment of the Legal Frameworks for Access to Complaints and Remedy Procedures by Migrant Workers in and from Kenya and Uganda
This assessment examines the legal and institutional frameworks in Uganda and Kenya, two major origin countries for migrant workers in the East and Horn of Africa region. It evaluates the extent to which their domestic systems uphold migrant...
Assessing the Role of Employers in Improving Labour Migration Governance in Uganda
This report offers an evidence-based guidance and recommendation on how employers contribute to improving the governance of labour migration. It also highlights the growing importance of private employment agencies (PrEAs), many of whom are not yet...
WSSD2 Brief
Promoting evidence-based policymaking for fair and effective governance of labour migration
This brief underscores the vital role of migrant workers in the global economy, particularly in the services and care sectors. It outlines key ILO priorities for promoting fair, well-governed, and rights-based labour migration systems.
Key Findings from an Assessment of the Ugandan Legal Framework for Access to Complaints and Remedy Procedures by Migrant Workers
This report examines the role of employers in strengthening labour migration governance in Uganda, focusing on the growing emigration of mainly low-skilled female workers to the Middle East and the associated risks of exploitation, irregular...
Policy brief
Key Findings from an Assessment of the Kenyan Legal Framework for Access to Complaints and Remedy Procedures by Migrant Workers
This policy brief highlights key findings from an assessment of the Kenya–Gulf labour migration corridor, focusing on the experiences of Kenyan migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It reveals significant governance challenges...
Policy Brief
Social dialogue for the governance of labour migration
This policy brief explores the role of social dialogue in the governance of labour migration. It examines how tripartite and bipartite social dialogue, cooperation and action have contributed to the development and implementation of rights-based and...
Migrant workers
Manual of operations for Migrant Worker Resource Centers (MRCs) in the Philippines
This provides a comprehensive guide for planning, managing, and improving rights-based, gender-responsive MRCs, offering strategies, case examples, and training materials for effective operations.
Thailand migration report 2024
The report provides a detailed analysis of migration trends, challenges, and solutions for sustainable development.
Labour market reintegration of return migrant workers and former refugees in origin countries: Concepts and definitions
This paper reviews existing concepts and definitions, aiming to improve policy design and ensure equal treatment for all workers.
Report on the Assessment of Sources of Data on International Labour Migration in Uganda
The assessment provided information on the national data needs, the type of data currently collected by the different institutions, their data collection, management, and dissemination practices, as well as the prospects for improving data sharing...
Research study on effectiveness of implementation of sub policy and National Action Plan on Return and Reintegration
This research study by the ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and Maldives commissioned at the request of the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, focuses on the experience of Migrant Workers and their families through their return...