Labour migration landscape in Asia (2014): Recent trends in migration and policies

A presentation analysing recent trends in migration and policies in Asia. Data is provided on the outflow of migrants to Gulf countries, southeast Asian countries, and Korea. Push factors are analysed, including comparative GDP rates, labour forces, wages and unemployment levels. Key policy responses are then discussed. Presented at the ADBI‐OECD‐ILO roundtable on labour migration in Asia, Tokyo, 27‐28 January 2014.