Enhancing Welfare and Rights of Migrants and Migrant Communities: Role of National Budget

Khondaker Golam Moazzem, ASM Shamim Alam Shibly and Moumita A Mallick

No 40, CPD Report from Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

Abstract: Migrant workers make significant contributions to national development, yet their essential needs are frequently overlooked in national budget allocations. The FY2023–24 budget lacks migrant-focused programmes. Challenges persist in the different stages of migration: pre-migration, in the destination countries, and during reintegration. The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment is not solely responsible for the welfare and rights of migrant workers. This study identified eleven different ministries and divisions that are responsible for the implementation of welfare projects targeted towards migrant workers. This study examines these issues, reviews previous budgetary allocations, and suggests a BDT 4,550 crore budget for the three stages of migration to strengthen ministries’ assistance for migrants. This research emphasises targeted measures to improve migrant welfare and recognises their critical economic contribution.

Keywords: Migrant workers; Migrant Communities; Welfare and Rights; National Budget; FY2023–24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 20 pages
Date: 2023-09
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-int, nep-mig and nep-ure
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