A Critical Review on Multicultural Policies of Korean Local Governments : Focused on Migrant Workers' Policy

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-348
Author(s):  
Young Jae Kim ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Multicultural Policies

scholarly journals Issues of Local Significance on Preventive Work with People Exposed to the Ideology of Terrorism in Ethnic Communities in the Flows of Labor Migrants

2020 ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Aleksei Ivanovich Levin ◽  
Lyudmila Viktorovna Levina ◽  
Natalya Vladimirovna Grevtseva
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Community ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Social Effects ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Labor Migrants ◽  
Preventive Work ◽  
General Complex ◽  
Illegal Activities

The present study considers the issues of organiza-tion of activities aimed at prevention of manifesta-tions of extremism and terrorism among migrant workers by local governments. The tasks assigned to local authorities are determined by national policy priorities and the local operational situation. There are specified a number of social effects that arise as a result of the influx of migrants, especially in the labor sphere. It is also noted that labor migrants may, under certain circumstances, become dissemi-nators of extremism and terrorism ideology. Special attention is paid to the processes of involvement of migrants from Central Asia in illegal activities. In connection with the above stated circumstances, there are determined complex tasks concerning pre-vention of extremism manifestations in places of compact settlement of migrants, as well as the tasks of interdepartmental interaction, general, complex and additional preventive activities, targeted work with certain individuals. In conclusion it is empha-sized that competent preventive work with labor migrants and the local community will allow to maintain peaceful interaction between different con-fessions and nationalities within a municipality.

scholarly journals Migrant Workers and COVID-19: Listening to the Unheard Voices of Invisible India

2020 ◽  
pp. 2277436X2096898
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Yadav ◽  
Kumar Ravi Priya
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Indian Economy ◽  
Internal Migrant ◽  
Course Of Action ◽  
The Status

The internal migrant workers in India, despite being highly vulnerable in terms of physical and mental health, have remained the backbone of the Indian economy. However, the recent lockdown situation created by pandemic has put them in a more precarious condition. On one hand, they have lost their jobs and earnings, while on the other, they did not have enough resources to survive at the place of migration. As a result, the nation witnessed mass exodus, where men, women, children were seen returning to their native places on foot. This article, through a critical review of interdisciplinary and ethnographic research, focuses on the status of migrant workers in India amidst lockdown and strategies that may help to mitigate the situation. This article also explores the future course of action that can improve migrant workers’ condition.

scholarly journals Shall We Dance? Welfarist Incorporation and the Politics of State–Labour NGO Relations

2015 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 702-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jude Howell
Keyword(s):  
Social Control ◽  
Social Contract ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Organizations ◽  
The Social ◽  
State And Market

AbstractRelations between the state and labour NGOs in China have been particularly fraught. In 2012, they took an interesting turn when some local governments made overtures to labour NGOs to cooperate in providing services to migrant workers. This article argues that this shift is part of a broader strategy of “welfarist incorporation” to redraw the social contract between state and labour. There are two key elements to this strategy: first, a relaxation of the registration regulations for social organizations, and second, governmental purchasing of services from social organizations. These overtures have both a state and market logic to maintain social control and stabilize relations of production.

scholarly journals The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Remittance Recipient Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-128
Author(s):  
Ksenia Bondarenko ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
World Bank ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Gdp Growth ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Imf

The advent of the new coronavirus hinders the fragile welfare of migrant workers. Those economic sectors with a large migrant workforce appear to be those hit hardest during the lockdown, resulting in surge in migrant unemployment and a plunge in the volume of remittances. This has become yet another factor putting pressure on the gross domestic product (GDP) growth, balance of payments, and budgets of countries that are net remittance recipients, while also triggering rising poverty levels. This paper evaluates the impact of the current pandemic (and respective economic downturn) on remittance inflows to recipient countries and tackles the potential contribution that international financial institutions could make to alleviate the adverse economic aftermath. In Central Asia and Southern Caucuses (except Azerbaijan) emergency financing granted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank covers 9–20% of the overall size of the annual remittances received. This financial support could be rendered insufficient due to the sharp decrease in the volume of remittances, decline in tourism revenue, and weakening economic activity, while the poor quality of state institutions may hinder the efficient distribution of accumulated resources. In Europe, the IMF and the World Bank provided approximately $7.7 billion in financing to low- and middle-income countries for such purposes as economic stabilization, support for population welfare, and financing of internal/external deficit, of which $5 billion is represented by the new Ukraine-IMF Stand-By Agreement. With the exception of Ukraine, Macedonia, and Bulgaria (the latter having received no loans/grants so far), the cover index for European remittance-recipients stands within a range of 2–18% over 2019 remittance inflows.Therefore, it is most feasible that the current 2020 GDP growth forecasts made by the IMF, the World Bank, and local governments are inaccurate in the light of the insufficient financial support provided by international financial organizations. Additional pressure on the GDP figures might stem from further extension and/or toughening of the lockdown period, as well as from uncertainty regarding the revival of regular business activity and the timeline for resuming migrant remittances.

Lost in implementation? Human rights rhetoric and violations — a critical review of current European anti-trafficking policies

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bärbel Heide Uhl
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings

AbstractHuman rights rhetoric is a predominant approach in European anti-trafficking policies. Human rights activists, however, criticize measures designed to combat trafficking in human beings as being inherent harmful and a violation of human rights. The article examines the historical foundations and rationale of the anti-trafficking framework and focuses on two central concepts that pose a challenge to the overall understanding of trafficking due to the lack of international legal definitions, namely the concept of 'exploitation' and 'trafficked person'. The author argues that a clarification of these concepts should be worked upon and consequently the culture and politics of the external identification of trafficked persons should be transformed into securing the agency of (migrant) workers.

scholarly journals SOCIAL RISKS OF INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL LABOUR MIGRANTS IN THE HOST COMMUNITY

2018 ◽  
pp. 604-612
Author(s):  
Ekaterina G. Luzyanina ◽  
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Olga I. Borodkina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Migration Policy ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Labor Rights ◽  
Host Society ◽  
Social Risks ◽  
International Migrants

International migration is a complex socio-economic process that affects all areas of the society. Russia belongs to the group of world leaders in the number of international immigrants. Most of the labor migrants arrive in Russia from the CIS countries; and in varying degrees, each of them has to face problems of inclusion in the host society. In this article, the process of integration of international immigrants is discussed primarily from the perspective of obtaining and changing their legal status. The analysis of regulatory legal acts, as well as the results of expert interviews conducted with managers and specialists of non-governmental organizations working with migrants, revealed the main barriers for the inclusion of migrants in the host community, as well as the necessary conditions for the successful integration of migrant workers. According to experts, many international migrants are forced to be outside the legal field; one of the reasons is the underdeveloped infrastructure of social institutions that provide services for migrants at all stages of their integration, starting with obtaining the documents necessary for staying in Russia. Moreover, even legal migrants regularly face violations of their labor rights (the absence of an employment contract, pay discrimination, exploitation), which also make difficulties to their inclusion in the host society. The Russian migration policy is focused on the integration and adaptation of international migrants, but this process can be effective only when based on interaction of state structures, local governments, employers, representatives of diasporas, and non-profit organizations.

scholarly journals REGIONAL GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PROTECTION OF INDONESIAN WORKER EMPLOYED (TKIs) ABROAD (Review of Human Rights Perspective)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Asri Lasatu
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Legal Issue ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government

The purpose of the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia is to protect and realize the welfare of citizens. Therefore, the main responsibility of the government is to provide protection and guarantee to every citizen to get a job and a decent living for humanity. Limitations of domestic employment, as well as the public's desire to work overseas, should be responded positively by the government, by formulating regulations both at the central and regional levels. This study will examine the roles and responsibilities of local governments as an effort the law protection against Indonesian Migrant Worker working abroad.This research is a normative legal research with approach of legislation and concept approach and analyzed qualitatively to give perspective on legal issue to the object of this research study. The results show that the responsibility of local government, especially in the pre-placement, post-placement, and empowerment phase of placement of migrant workers, while the placement of migrant workers is the responsibility of the central government. Implementation of local government responsibilities should be supported by regulations established by local governments.

Governance Reform towards “Serving Migrant Workers”: The Local Implementation of Central Government Regulations

2008 ◽  
Vol 193 ◽  
pp. 140-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria Davies ◽  
Gaby Ramia
Keyword(s):  
Social Security ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Governance Reform ◽  
Public Governance ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
Local Implementation ◽  
Using Data

AbstractUsing data from three provinces as part of a joint study by Monash University in Australia and China's Institute of Labour Science, an affiliate body of the national Ministry of Labour and Social Security, this article examines the extension of social rights and social security coverage to intra-national migrants in China as a public governance issue. More specifically, it analyses how central government regulations on improving the situation of migrant workers are being interpreted and implemented by local governments. In this regard, it offers a unique case study of difficulties encountered in the local implementation of policy directives issued by the central government.

scholarly journals A Critical Review of New Public Management Reforms in Korea

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Tobin Im
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Public Management ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
New Public ◽  
Service Charter ◽  
The Way

This paper argues the limits of New Public Management reforms. More precisely, it examines the process of introducing pulic service charters in Korean local governments simply benchmarking fom western countries. Having elaborated two opposing models, the Jupiter and Hercules models, this paper defines public service charter as a reform based on the Hercules model, which goes against Korean public administration based on Jupiter model. From this theoretical viewpoint, I examine the way of introducing this reform and discuss its questionable cost and effectiveness.

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