11th ADBI-OECD-ILO Roundtable on Labor Migration in Asia: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Building Back Better 7 to 8 April 2021 Labor migration trends are usually defined by economic and policy conditions in destination countries. However, the usual drivers of migration have been disrupted by pandemic-related travel restrictions and economic shutdowns, especially in developing countries. As a result, migrant labor deployments have dropped significantly across Asia. In many cases, migrant workers have been forced to return to their home countries or have even been unable to return to them. This has prompted governments to carry out large-scale repatriation measures and help to return migrant workers reintegrate into their communities. Co-hosted by ADBI, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the 11th Annual Roundtable on Labor Migration in Asia explored the impacts of market disruptions, including COVID-19, on labor migration in the region. It also examined policy responses, the role of technology, and the outlook for labor migration trends and management in Asia moving forward. See more about this ADBI event. Program and Learning Materials 07 April 2021 08 April 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Publication Labor Migration in Asia: Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis and the Post-Pandemic Future This report by the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the International… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Publication Labor Migration in Asia: Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis and the Post-Pandemic Future This report by the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the International… Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Pitchaya Sirivunnabood Derek Hondo ADB Organizer/s ADBI Read Also 10th ADBI-OECD-ILO Roundtable on Labor Migration in Asia Other ADBI Events Partner Organization/s Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development International Labour Organization Topics Capacity Development Governance and Public Sector Management Regional Cooperation and Integration Social Development and Protection