Regional Thematic Meeting on Diaspora Engagement: South Asia, South-East Asia and the Pacific

Regional Thematic Meeting on Diaspora Engagement: South Asia, South-East Asia and the Pacific

Potential of labour migration schemes for development in countries of origin

18 May 2021, online (2 hours)

9.30 (Brussels) / 13.00 (New Delhi) / 15.30 (Manila) / 19.30 (Suva)

 

The EU Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF), the Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) and the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT) are delighted to Invite you to join the Regional Thematic Meeting on Diaspora Engagement: South Asia, South-East Asia and the Pacific on 18 May 2021.

 

The event is one in a five-part series of regional events to discuss diaspora engagement around the world, offering space for inclusive discussions on regional trends, practices and recurring challenges. The theme of the event is the potential of labour migration schemes for development in countries of origin.

Please register via the following link to join us for this interactive exchange:

 

 
   

REGISTER


Visit our interactive map to access country factsheets on diaspora engagement in South Asia, South-East Asia and the Pacific. You can also learn about the region as a whole, thanks to our newly published overview on diaspora engagement in Asia. A regional analysis of diaspora engagement in the Pacific will be published soon.

 

For any additional information, please contact the project team at [email protected].

We look forward to meeting you on 18 May!

The EUDiF, MFA and GRFDT teams

 

 

Regional Thematic Meeting on Diaspora Engagement:

South Asia, South-East Asia and the Pacific

Potential of labour migration schemes for development in countries of origin

Public webinar 18 May 2021

9.30 (Brussels) / 13.00 (New Delhi) / 15.30 (Manila) / 19.30 (Suva)

09:20[1]

Welcome & tech check

09:30 – 09:45

Opening session

§  European Commission, DG INTPA

§  European Union Global Diaspora Facility, ICMPD

§  Migrant Forum in Asia , MFA

§  Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism, GRFDT

 

Moderator: Aurélie Sgro, Senior Programme Manager, EUDiF

09:45 – 10:00

Setting the scene: Regional trends in diaspora engagement in South Asia, South-East Asia and the Pacific

 

Moderator: Fanny Tittel-Mosser, Research Officer, EUDiF

10:00 – 10:15

Questions & answers

10:15 – 10:55

Practice-focused thematic exchange

§  Potential of labour migration schemes for development in countries of origin

10:55 – 11:10

Recap of takeaways

11:10 – 11:20

Questions & answers

11:20 – 11:30

Closing session

 

Please note that screenshots may be taken in connection with this event. Participants who do not agree to ICMPD’s use of screenshots in which they appear for visibility purposes must inform an ICMPD representative. Contact: [email protected]

 

Time and Place:

Date:   Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Venue:   Webinar
Address:   Zoom
City/Twon:   Webinar
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