Publications on labour migration
January 2022
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Discussion paper
Tackling the Socio-Economic Consequences of COVID-19 on Migrants and their Communities: Why Integration Matters
31 January 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic and the socio-economic downturn it has caused have had disproportionate impacts on migrants, many of whom were stranded without work or social protection in countries of destination, or forced to return to countries of origin where they struggled to reintegrate. However, some countries undertook special measures to ensure that migrants were included in COVID-19 socioeconomic responses, extending protection and addressing the vulnerabilities migrants faced.
December 2021
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TRIANGLE in ASEAN
Recovery and labour migration in the post-pandemic future
17 December 2021
Thematic background paper for the 14th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour
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Publication
Rapid assessment of the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on Khartoum, West Kordofan and East Darfur, Sudan
08 December 2021
More than 1,500 households from forcibly displaced and host communities and over 460 enterprises were surveyed in the States of Khartoum, East Darfur, and West Kordofan, followed by a number of focus group discussions at different levels. The assessment summarizes their responses and provides an overview of the socioeconomic impacts and the government’s responses during the COVID-19 crisis in Sudan.
November 2021
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Fair recruitment
Locked down and in limbo: The global impact of COVID-19 on migrant worker rights and recruitment
22 November 2021
This report provides a global overview of the impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers – with a focus on recruitment – drawing on rapid assessments conducted by the ILO in early-mid 2020.
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Publication
Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers, Refugees, and their Families: Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners
08 November 2021
This new ILO global Guide provides an overview of policy options and country practices to extend social protection to migrant workers, refugees and their families.
October 2021
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ILO Working paper 41
Supporting decent work and the transition towards formalization through technology-enhanced labour inspection
21 October 2021
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Publication
Impact of COVID-19 on nexus between climate change and labour migration in selected South Asian countries: An exploratory study
14 October 2021
Climate change has been identified as the single greatest risk for achieving the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development Goals. In South Asia, the world of work can be affected by various aspects of climate change including extreme heat, flooding or drought, or that can cause a rise in water-borne diseases, dengue or malaria, or bring pests that damage crops, among other disasters. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the risks to the world of work have been magnified in both rural and urban areas, particularly in the informal economy.
August 2021
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TRIANGLE in ASEAN
Supporting migrant workers during the pandemic for a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community
18 August 2021
Thematic background paper for the 13th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour
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Fair Recruitment Initiative
Impact of COVID-19 on private recruitment agencies in the Philippines
18 August 2021
This assessment highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Philippines’ recruitment industry, in particular private recruitment agencies (PRAs).
May 2021
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Publication
Policy Road Map: Recommendations to re-stimulate labour markets in Isingiro and Arua districts of Uganda, following the COVID-19 pandemic
31 May 2021
Following the assessment’s key findings, this Policy Road Map outlines intervention areas where decision-making and policy responses should be considered to ensure inclusive jobs, education, and protection, and serve as potential avenues for ILO and PROSPECTS partners’ future programming.