Promoting Dialogue and Engagement for Inclusive Migration Policies in South Asia
摘要
The chapter critically examines the migration policies of South Asian countries and emphasizes the need for dialogue and engagement to develop inclusive and sustainable migration policies. It examines the role of legal and policy frameworks in shaping migration patterns and their influence on the promotion of inclusive policies that uphold human rights. The study highlights the predominant forms of migration in the region, including economic and labor migration, forced displacement, and family reunification, with a focus on intra-regional flows. The chapter emphasizes the importance of developing rights-based, binding policies, and questions the institutional legacy of the colonial era that continues to shape migration management. The study argues for the active involvement of different actors—including governments, civil society organizations, and migrant communities—promoting a participatory approach that includes marginalized migrants in the policy-making process. In addition, the study calls for further research on policy implementation, gendered migration frameworks, and the intersection of migration and climate change. At the same time, regional cooperation is recommended as crucial for promoting inclusive and equitable migration policies in South Asia.