Application of Migration Policy for Decent Work of Migrant Workers

This project builds on the success of “Promoting Decent Work through improved Migration Policy and its Application in Bangladesh”, operating from 2011-2015, which supported Bangladesh to launch and accelerate development in three areas: policy frameworks; operational effectiveness; and social protection. Application of Migration Policy for Decent Work of Migrant Workers builds on this foundation to support the Government to move into full implementation of its policies and its progressive new Overseas Employment and Migration Act, 2013. It will provide research and technical advisory support, facilitate social dialogue and stakeholder engagement, and support the implementation of pilots to test a range of strategies for migrant worker’s education, support and re-entry into the Bangladesh labour market. It focuses on strengthening the overall policy and governance framework for migration; improving the institutions responsible for managing migration; and supporting the development of expanded services to migrant workers.

Project symbol

BGD/15/01/SDC

Admin unit

CO-Dhaka

Start date

01/04/2016

End date

31/12/2018

Total allocation

3235353

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

2667715

Development Partners

Switzerland, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

Country/Countries

Bangladesh

Outcomes

Promoting fair and effective labour migration policies