Talent is universal. Opportunities are not. Well-managed migration can be an equalizer.
MAKING MIGRATION BETTER
Migration Lab (MLab) aims to make migration better for migrant workers and their families through research to inform policymaking, practical innovations to promote responsible recruitment, and storytelling to amplify the voices of migrant workers.
We believe in the transformative power of good migration for workers and their families. While there exist sound principles and policies promoting safe and rewarding migration, translating them into practical interventions is a challenging but exciting area of work. We hope to join innovative organizations working in this space.
Our current projects include pilot initiatives aimed at making good overseas opportunities reach the poorest, training programs covering all phases of migration, marketing and advisory services to various migration stakeholders, storytelling and solutions-based research.
We look forward to partnering with like-minded organizations committed to unlock the potential of migration.
To maximize the benefits of migration for migrant workers and their families. We gauge the success of the initiatives we engage in by the tangible, positive changes felt directly by migrant communities.
Explore Migration Lab's
Key Focus Areas
Research and Evidence
Our research, commentary and expertise lie in various aspects of migration management including:
• Recruitment fees and costs
• Bilateral labor agreements
• Returnee reintegration
• Restrictive emigration policies
• Migration in the context of climate change
• Diversifying overseas labor markets
Narratives and Storytelling
We serve as a platform to amplify stories of migrants through various mediums, including media articles, poems, videos, and art, often narrated in their own voices.
Pilot Projects: Making Migration Better
Our pilot projects, in collaboration with ethical recruiters, employers, migrant workers, and other stakeholders, tackle practical challenges that hinder impact migration. These include designing rewarding labor mobility programs, third-party monitoring for fair recruitment practices, training programs for migrants at all stages of migration and communication strategies to promote responsible recruitment.
Networks
Our core strength lies in our extensive and quickly expanding migrant network. As a conduit between academia and practitioners and between global and local actors including from migrant communities, Government, media, private sector and civil society, we facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships and learning.
Explore Migration Lab's
Key Focus Areas
Research and Evidence
Our research, commentary and expertise lie in various aspects of migration management including:
• Recruitment fees and costs
• Bilateral labor agreements
• Returnee reintegration
• Restrictive emigration policies
• Migration in the context of climate change
Narratives and Storytelling
We serve as aplatform to amplify stories of migrants through various mediums, includingmedia articles, poems, videos, and art, often narrated in their own voices.
Pilot Projects: Doing Migration Better
Mlab champions responsible recruitment, collaborating with ethical recruiters and providing marketing support. We ensure job opportunities reach marginalized individuals, offer comprehensive soft skills training, and conduct third-party monitoring for fair recruitment. Our initiatives aim to create a positive impact on migrant workers' lives.
Networks
Our core strength lies in our extensive and quickly expanding migrant network, whose voices, opinions and experiences are the bedrock shaping all aspects of our work. As a conduit between academia and practitioners and between global and local actors including from migrant communities, Government, media, private sector and civil society, we facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships and learning in the field of migration.
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Quick answers to common questions about Migration Lab
Through research, training, innovative pilot projects, storytelling, and network building, Migration Lab promotes good migration covering all stages of migration including pre-decision, pre-departure, during employment and post return.
We work closely with the private sector including ethical recruiters to ensure their recruitment drives are inclusive, transparent and address the challenges faced by migrant workers throughout their recruitment journey.
We aim to provide evidence-based insights to inform policies and practices. Currently, our research is focused on responsible recruitment practices, intentions to migrate, and experiences of returnee migrant workers.
We welcome collaborations and partnerships, especially if you are interested in impact migration. Whether you are an individual, NGO, or business interested in contributing to responsible recruitment, please reach out through our contact page to explore potential opportunities.
Digital Archives is a platform where migrant voices are amplified through personal stories and creations like art and poetry.
The prospect of helping migrants and their families benefit from transformative migration journeys.
Our "Pilot Projects: Doing Migration Better" initiative focuses on developing and testing practical innovations to address challenges faced by migrant workers. These projects aim to create scalable solutions for positive change.
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