Migrant workers are crucial to the global economy, driving innovation, resilience, and economic growth both in their host countries and at home through remittances. In 2023 alone, remittance flows were USD 656 billion. But how can we better support these workers and maximise the benefits for both sending and receiving countries? You are invited to join this webinar, People on the Move – The Workforce Powering Our Global Economy to explore the challenges and opportunities of migration.
Migrant workers are crucial to the global economy, driving innovation, resilience, and economic growth both in their host countries and at home through remittances. In 2023 alone, remittance flows were USD 656 billion. But how can we better support these workers and maximise the benefits for both sending and receiving countries?
Join us for this webinar, People on the Move – The Workforce Powering Our Global Economy to explore the challenges and opportunities of migration.
Agenda Highlights:
- Global Overview of Migration & Worker Movement: Gain context on migration trends, remittance statistics, and the broader global picture.
- Regional Migration Schemes & the Challenges: Learn about migration schemes and the unique challenges for both sending and receiving countries.
- Benefits of Migration, with a Focus on Remittances: Explore the impact of remittances and how migration benefits both sending and receiving countries
Why Attend? Get a comprehensive understanding of how migration shapes economies, hear perspectives of migrant workers’ personal experiences, alongside insights from International Organization for Migration experts. Recording will only be available to registered attendees.
Featuring:
- IOM Experts on labour migration and integration
- Vanuatu Country Liaison Officer discussing the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) program and vital support for workers in Australia.
Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025
Time: 2:00-3:00pm (AEDT)
Registration: Online Microsoft Teams