The outflow of migrants in the past decade has been momentous in transforming the country’s economic, social and cultural fabric. Nepal has emerged as a remittance economy, shaped by migrants’ cash flows, so much so that it was the third-largest recipient of remittances—as a share of GDP—in the world in 2012 and the top recipient among least developed countries. Among the many impacts of foreign employment, the social dynamics have changed, with many people in the working-age population, particularly men, absent from home. Additionally, cultural norms are being transformed as more women join the labour force nationally and internationally.The voluminous nature of labour migration for employment has brought both new opportunities and
challenges for the Government and policy-makers. A primary concern has been in managing the huge outflow while ensuring the safety, rights, decency and welfare of migrant workers. This has required strengthening the governance process, creating cohesive legislation and policies and ensuring their proper implementation.
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Publisher:
GON- ILO-IOM-TAF
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Annual Report
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Keywords:
LABOUR, INTERNATIONAL LABOUR, INTERNAL LABOUR, MIGRANT WORKERS, REMITTANCES, EMPLOYMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, LABOUR EXPLOITATION, DOMESTIC WORKERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, IRREGULAR MIGRANTS, WOMEN WORKERS, DEVELOPMENT
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Thematic Group:
ILO
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International Labor & Labor
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Thesaurus:
12.03.00
- Conditions Of Employment
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