Bilateral Labour Agreements

Date Shared:

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 11:15

Countries and areas:

Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania

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 23: Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Belgium 2007

Geographical Relevance:

Bilateral

Tags:

Regional Consultative Processes and International Regional Fora, Temporary and Circular Labour Migration, Livelihoods and Job Creation, Legal Frameworks on Migration

Summary:

The Greek Government has bilateral labor agreements with Egypt, Bulgaria and Albania, mostly for seasonal workers, anbd believes that by establishing legal channels for migration, the agreements enhance inter-governmental cooperation at economic, social and cultural levels.

Link:

For more information: http://www.unhcr.org/50aa5cfc9.pdf

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2007 - Roundtable 1.2 "Temporary labor migration as a contribution to development: sharing responsibility."