Labour migration market and policy failure: A comparative study of the Philippines and Nepal

Santosh Adhikari and Bimala Khatri

Journal of International Development, 2024, vol. 36, issue 2, 1407-1425

Abstract: Labour migration is one of many strategies adopted by developing countries to achieve economic growth, but its success varies across countries. Migrant workers often face issues related to their welfare and protection at their workplace due to information asymmetries and power imbalances in the labour market. This study compares the policies and initiatives of the Philippines and Nepal, aligning them with the Decent Work agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals. The study's findings underscore the importance of considering various factors that impact the welfare and protection of migrant workers to achieve sustainable socio‐economic growth in labour sending countries.

Date: 2024
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