11th ADBI-OECD-ILO Roundtable on Labor Migration in Asia: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Building Back Better
07 April 2021 to 08 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.
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Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr 2021 | 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 Labour... |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2021 | 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 Labour... |