An Asian Approach to Labour Migration

Labour migration is a core issue of concern for both countries of origin and destination. Many of the Asian countries are labour sending and received countries and therefore protecting the rights of the migrant workers and promoting their welfare by engaging in dialogues with the countries of destination is an appropriate response. An Asian approach to labour migration which could be subscribed within the broad realm of Asian approaches to international law emphasises on the contribution of the migrant workers to the country of origin as well as destination. Analysing various legal and policy measures to promote labour migration within and outside Asia, the paper argues that the Asian approach offers an alternative to the mainstream approach to labour migration