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Promoting fair and ethical recruitment in a digital world

The study maps four examples of state-facilitated digital technology platforms that assist the recruitment, placement, and/or job matching for migrant workers. In reviewing some of the promising practices and lessons learnt, the study aims to offer preliminary guidance to States developing similar online applications and platforms, while also discussing possible approaches on how to best leverage new techniques and technologies, including blockchain technology. When designed and implemented in an inclusive way, these digital technology platforms have the potential to promote institutional transparency and fairness, and can reduce the costs of labour migration and limit the potential for collusion between private recruitment agencies.

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
Government
Intergovernmental Organization
Language
Geographic Scope
Country
Saudi Arabia
India
Korea, Rep.
Region
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
Keywords
Labour migration
Migrant recruitment costs
Status
Published

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