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Enhancing the Mobility and Skills of Migrant Workers through Skills Recognition in ASEAN

25 January 2019
Areas for pilot implementation include transport and logistics skills development.

Recognizing Filipino Migrant Workers Skills Initiatives and Challenges

25 January 2019
The Philippines has bilateral labor agreements with 27 countries as of October 2018. Twelve out of the 43 agreements have provisions related to mutual recognition of skills and qualifications.

Labor Mobility Skills Development and Recognition

25 January 2019
Thailand considers itself as a labor-receiving country rather than a labor-sending country; yet it still has a shortage of manpower, especially in manufacturing.

Recent Migration Trends to OECD and Selected NonOECD Countries from Asia

24 January 2019
Labor migration is growing although at a lower rate than in the late 2000s. Asia continues to account for a growing share of overall migration to OECD countries.

Labor Migration Trends and Policies in Asia

24 January 2019
Overall migration flows continue to decline from almost 6 million workers in 2015 to 5.24 million in 2017. Reduced recruitment in the Gulf Cooperation Countries is the main driver behind this downward trend.

Country Presentation Indonesia

24 January 2019
Indonesia has initiated reforms to improve the job placement and protection of its migrant workers.

Country Presentation Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

24 January 2019
The Lao People's Democratic Republic is improving its policies on migrant workers. Major changes include a migration fund, social security protection, and labor inspection.

Demographic and Migration Trends in Japan

24 January 2019
Japan has an aging population, and it has become a country for immigration.

Pilot Recruitment of Foreign Workers in Border Areas of the Peoples Republic of China

24 January 2019
The People’s Republic of China is piloting cross-border cooperation on labor in border areas of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province with Myanmar and Viet Nam.

Population Aging and Skilled Migration in Japan

24 January 2019
Japan needs more skilled migration to cope with population aging. The government aims to provide attractive workplaces, work-life balance, and more role models for migrants.