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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 People’s 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.

Aging Trends and Labor Migration Policy in the Republic of Korea

24 January 2019
Government policies aim to attract foreign workers for the sectors where domestic professional workers are not sufficient.

Recent Migration Trends to OECD and Selected Non-OECD 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.

Remittance Inflows to Asia: Trends and Issues

24 January 2019
Remittance remains a stable source of external finance in Asia. In 2017, 30.9% of remittances to Asia ($84.2 billion) came from the Middle East, while 27.7% was from within the region.

Country Presentation: Bangladesh

24 January 2019
Remittances contribute $15.5 billion to Bangladesh's economy. The country aims to improve migration-related legal frameworks and policies.

Country Presentation: Malaysia

24 January 2019
Malaysia continues to improve its policies on foreign workers. It has set up a single, online system to manage foreign workers’ recruitment.

PHOTOS - International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities

5 December 2018
Photos taken during the International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities.