Migration and Adult Education

Autor/in	Gois, William
Titel	Migration and Adult Education
Quelle	In: Convergence, 40 (2007) 3-4, S.217-224 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0010-8146
Schlagwörter	Economic Development; Adult Education; Migrant Workers; Migration; Foreign Countries; Asia; Bangladesh; Indonesia; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Wirtschaftsentwicklung; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Wanderarbeiter; Ausland; Asien; Bangladesch; Indonesien; Philippinen; Singapur; Ceylon
Abstract	The objective of this paper is to highlight the role of adult education as a tool in addressing labour migration issues, specifically those concerning the protection of migrant workers' rights and the transformation of the impact of migration into positive holistic developmental gains. The view of labour migration as a means to forge the economic stability of countries in this era of neo-liberal globalisation has put migrant workers at a highly vulnerable position open to persistent forms of exploitation and abuse. Issues that revolve around this topic have been the subject of many international discourse which has led to the formation of national migration regulations/policies, as well as bilateral and regional agreements between states in an attempt to respond to the urgent needs of migrant workers and manage their migration while continuing to benefit from the process. However, migration controls alone have not been progressive in resolving the core problems of labour migration reflecting the need for more structural reforms and strategies. Many civil society groups have recognised adult education as a promising platform from which to launch effectively a campaign to resolve migration issues. In line with this principle, several efforts from this sector have been made such as awareness campaigns that inform migrants of their labour and fundamental human rights. It is imperative for governments of both origin and destination countries to follow suit. Establishing effective and sustainable adult education programmes that build on the dignity and capability of migrant workers is beneficial to both social and economic development. Better pre-departure orientations, widespread information in accessing available protective mechanisms, integration and reintegration processes, savings management are underscored as plausible foci of such programmes. [Abstract presented in English, Spanish, and French.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10