Labor migration in Asia: Trends, skills certification, and seasonal work

Labour migration has the potential to deliver multiple benefits but also poses risks and negative impacts. This joint publication was prepared following the 13th Roundtable on Labour Migration in Asia that was organized by the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and held in June 2023. The report includes two thematic chapters on skills and seasonal work, and a chapter on labour migration trends, drawing on the most recent international labour migration statistics. This publication aims to provide policy guidance and reference by analyzing labour migration trends and sharing regional and country experiences on thematic issues.