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Colombo Process Member States gathered to discuss their engagement in Global Frameworks related to Migration

Thursday, 05 December 2019

Global Frameworks related to Migration provides the opportunity for Colombo Process Member States to strengthen labour migration governance. With the objective to support the Colombo Process Member States’ commitments related to these frameworks on migration, which were articulated in the Kathmandu Declaration, the Chair-in-Office of the Colombo Process convened the Consultation on the Colombo Process Engagement in the Global Frameworks related to Migration: Towards the Effective Implementation, Follow-up and Review in Bangkok on 22–23 May 2019.

Colombo Process Member States gathered to discuss important roles of Labour Attachés in relation to Labour Market Analysis and Fostering Ethical Recruitment

Tuesday, 04 December 2018

Labour Attachés posted in overseas missions of Colombo Process Member States play a critical role in ensuring the welfare of migrant workers from their home countries by dealing with all employment-related matters. Their functions also cover the employment promotion and identification of job opportunities for their nationals abroad as well as protection of migrant workers from unscrupulous recruiters and employers.

Colombo Process Member States adopted Kathmandu Declaration

Friday, 16 November 2018

The Colombo Process 6^th Ministerial Consultation was held in Kathmandu, Nepal under the theme of “Safe, Regular and Managed Migration: A Win-Win for All” on 16 November 2018. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense of Nepal Hon. Mr. Ishwar Pokharel.

Message from Mr. Mahesh Prasad Dahal, Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Government of Nepal.

Wednesday, 17 October 2018

The Colombo Process (CP) Member States are engaged in regular dialogues and cooperation to make important strides in improving labour mobility and migration governance to ensure the economic well-being, social protection and fundamental rights of the migrant workers.

Colombo Process gathered to discuss Remittance issues and initiatives at the Fourth Meeting of Thematic Area Working Group on Remittances chaired by Pakistan

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Pakistan as the Chair of the Colombo Process Thematic Area Working Group (TAWG) on Remittances convened the Fourth Meeting of the TAWG on 25 July 2018 in Manila, Philippines.The meeting followed the Fourth Meeting of the TAWG on Pre-Departure Orientation and Empowerment (PDOE), which was hosted by the Philippines on the previous day, with the participation of the same representatives from all twelve Member States of the Colombo Process so as to build synergies between the two thematic areas.

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