Labour Migration in South Asia: A Review of Issues, Policies and Practices

Piyasiri Wickramasekara ()

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Abstract: This paper reviews migration policy frameworks in South Asia and their implications for governance of migration, protection of migrant workers and maximizing development benefits of migration. The paper takes up a comparative review of different aspects of emigration and immigration policies in South Asian countries as reflected in their respective legislative and policy frameworks and practices. The conclusions identify the crucial role of India as the major emigration-immigration- transit country in the subregion for setting a good practice example in developing comprehensive and transparent migration policies based on international norms.

Keywords: labour; migration; development; government; South Asia; immigration; emigration; legislation; policy; India (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014-12
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