Grants and Contributions:

Title:
P001673001 & P001673002: Promoting and Protecting the Rights of ASEAN Migrant Workers
Agreement Number:
5007062978 D003314001 P001673001 P001673002
Agreement Value:
$9,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 7, 2016 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
P001673001: The project aims to harmonize labour migration governance frameworks in the ASEAN region to maximize the protection of migrant workers and their contributions to equitable and inclusive growth in the region. The project leverages partnerships and sources of financing into a more streamlined, effective delivery model. The project works with policymakers from national ministries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states as well as regional bodies, workers organizations, the private sector, civil society organizations and academic institutions through regional policy dialogue, evidence-based research, capacity development, tool development and the implementation and pilot testing of initiatives. Project activities include: (1) increasing access to social protection for women and men migrant workers; (2) maximizing the social and development impact of migration, with particular emphasis on remittances; and (3) improving regional cooperation and labour mobility opportunities within the ASEAN community. The project is jointly funded by Global Affairs Canada and the Government of Australia. P001673002: The project aims to harmonize labour migration governance frameworks in the ASEAN region to maximize the protection of migrant workers and their contributions to equitable and inclusive growth in the region. The project leverages partnerships and sources of financing into a more streamlined, effective delivery model. The project works with policymakers from national ministries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states as well as regional bodies, workers organizations, the private sector, civil society organizations and academic institutions through regional policy dialogue, evidence-based research, capacity development, tool development and the implementation and pilot testing of initiatives. Project activities include: (1) increasing access to social protection for women and men migrant workers; (2) maximizing the social and development impact of migration, with particular emphasis on remittances; and (3) improving regional cooperation and labour mobility opportunities within the ASEAN community. The project is jointly funded by Global Affairs Canada and the Government of Australia.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

P001673001 & P001673002: The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) women and men migrant workers are better protected by labour migration governance frameworks; (2) policies and programmes enable women and men migrant workers to contribute to and benefit from economic and social development; and (3) labour mobility systems are gender-responsive and increase the efficiency of labour markets.

Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
GC-2017-Q3-0054
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

The value of the agreement is changed to $9,500,000 CAD.

Amendment Date
Mar 31, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
ILO - International Labour Organization
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.

Amendments: