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Social Policy in ASEAN: The Prospects for Integrating Migrant Labour Rights and Protection
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Abstract
The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made strides in regional integration and cooperation, aided by unique modes of governance privileging consensus and non-interference. However, the social dimension is in the early stages of development and is currently detached from economic in... view more
The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made strides in regional integration and cooperation, aided by unique modes of governance privileging consensus and non-interference. However, the social dimension is in the early stages of development and is currently detached from economic integration initiatives. The movement of low- and unskilled workers, many of whom are undocumented, has received especially little attention in ASEAN. Their growing numbers underscore the importance of treating migration as integral rather than separate from labour and general social protection issues. The establishment of regional agreements on social protection and integration, with particular focus on migration and labour standards, should signal the recognition of the economic nature of migration, and help strengthen the relevance and profile of ASEAN among the citizens of member countries. While existing mechanisms can be used to push for this — from Track II discussions to regional coalition building — the political challenge lies in making the issue an active concern in official ASEAN agenda.... view less
Classification
Social Policy
Migration, Sociology of Migration
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
labour; regional social policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2007
Page/Pages
p. 358-378
Journal
Global Social Policy, 7 (2007) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1468018107082239
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)