Thailand - Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers: TIC | Global Forum on Migration and Development

Thailand - Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers: TIC

Date Shared:

Monday, February 17, 2014 - 14:15

Countries and areas:

Thailand, Israel

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work

Contributors:

International Organizations

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

Bilateral

Tags:

Migration in the United Nations, Pathways for Regular Migration, Livelihoods and Job Creation

Summary:

The Department of Employment of Thailand has started to send workers from the agricultural sector to Israel under the Thailand-Israel Employment Cooperation (TIC) secured via an Agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This scheme benefits the workers and reduces the cost for all Thai workers overseas.

Link:

For more information (in Thai): Thailand Overseas Employment Administration (TOEA):

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 GFMD Survey Report