Managing Regional Public Goods: Labor Migration and Public Health
Post-event Statement
This seminar was held in Bangkok from 30 October to 3 November 2006 in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regional Office for Southeast Asia, and the Asian Research Center for Migration (ARCM) Chulalongkorn University. The regional workshop was designed to provide a platform for information exchange and discussions on a variety of topics relevant to migration management issues in Southeast Asia. Modules and corresponding tutorials aimed to reach a broad understanding of migration management issues among participants. They also provided participants with practical policy instruments to be considered in national migration policy systems and regional cooperation on migration management. Information on national migration situations and migration management policy challenges were presented by each of the country representatives. Thirty-two government and civil society members from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao P.D.R., Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Viet Nam involved in migration-related work were introduced to a wide range of migration management issues and policy instruments. Awareness was raised on the significance of strengthening regional and international cooperation mechanisms on migration management issues. Policy makers, practitioners and non-governmental representatives shared information and discussed current migration management policy challenges, and recommendations were presented. The workshop provided participants with policy instruments to reach effective national and regional migration management systems that will benefit all stakeholders-sending and receiving countries, as well as migrants. Speakers' presentations are available on this website. |
Background
Policymakers and project managers face complex challenges arising from the accelerated pace of regional integration. These are reflected not only in the opportunities for cross-border infrastructure, trade, investment, and policies, but also in managing the spread of infectious diseases, water utilization, air quality, labor mobility, and drug trafficking. To make regional initiatives and investment projects more sustainable in Asia and the Pacific, it is critical for policymakers and investment planners to build national capacity for managing regional public goods, and to share experiences.
Objectives
This workshop aims to : - strengthen regional development planning and resource allocation
- help develop and appraise cross-border infrastructure projects
- facilitate cross-border trade and investment
- improve management of labor mobility and irregular migration
- reduce the risks of spreading communicable diseases
- facilitate interregional exchange of best practices
Outputs
- 20 -25 well trained policy makers
- Executive summary of the workshop
- Proceedings CD-ROM
- Papers and presentations posted on ADBI and NARBO websites
Participants
Policymakers and practitioners from the public and private sectors involved in these fields will be invited through nomination by the respective governments
Language
English (No interpretation will be provided)
Responsibilities
Each participant is required to participate in every session during the course and prepare an action plan to better manage regional public goods
Cosponsors
International Organization for Migration, Chulalonkorng University
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