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Interview with Gita Sabharwal, UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand

Migrant workers’ contribution to socioeconomic development in Thailand cannot be overemphasized; they fill critical labour shortages in several key sectors. Among numerous efforts to govern migration more effectively and protect migrants’ rights, Thailand committed to four pledges at the first International Migration Review Forum held last May. The UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand explains what it means for the country to have volunteered to become a GCM Champion country and describes how the country Network on Migration is currently supporting the government in implementing its four pledges, the GCM’s 23 objectives, and ultimately the Sustainable Development Goals.

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
All
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Country
Country
Thailand
Region
Asia
Sub Regions
South-eastern Asia
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
Status
Published

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