ILO - International Labour Organization

$9,500,000.00 CAD

≈ 123 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
International Development Assistance Program
Recipient country
Switzerland
Fiscal year
2016-2017
Agreement period
December 7, 2016 – March 31, 2022
Reference
dfatd-maecd:GC-2017-Q3-0054

Published purpose

P001673001: The project aims to harmonize labour migration governance frameworks in the ASEAN region to maximize the protection of migrant workers and their contributions to equitable and inclusive growth in the region. The project leverages partnerships and sources of financing into a more streamlined, effective delivery model. The project works with policymakers from national ministries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states as well as regional bodies, workers organizations, the private sector, civil society organizations and academic institutions through regional policy dialogue, evidence-based research, capacity development, tool development and the implementation and pilot testing of initiatives. Project activities include: (1) increasing access to social protection for women and men migrant workers; (2) maximizing the social and development impact of migration, with particular emphasis on remittances; and (3) improving regional cooperation and labour mobility opportunities within the ASEAN community. The project is jointly funded by Global Affairs Canada and the Government of Australia. P001673002: The project aims to harmonize labour migration governance frameworks in the ASEAN region to maximize the protection of migrant workers and their contributions to equitable and inclusive growth in the region. The project leverages partnerships and sources of financing into a more streamlined, effective delivery model. The project works with policymakers from national ministries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states as well as regional bodies, workers organizations, the private sector, civil society organizations and academic institutions through regional policy dialogue, evidence-based research, capacity development, tool development and the implementation and pilot testing of initiatives. Project activities include: (1) increasing access to social protection for women and men migrant workers; (2) maximizing the social and development impact of migration, with particular emphasis on remittances; and (3) improving regional cooperation and labour mobility opportunities within the ASEAN community. The project is jointly funded by Global Affairs Canada and the Government of Australia.

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This project supports the International Labour Organization in harmonizing labour migration governance across ASEAN countries, aiming to protect migrant workers and enhance their contributions to regional growth through policy dialogue, research, and capacity building.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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