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Foreign Employment in Nepal Exploring the landscape of foreign employment for Nepali workers by nandani Kanojia Overview of Nepal's Foreign Employment Landscape Long history of overseas migration, driven by poverty, limited Significant contributor to national GDP, remittances a major opportu...

Foreign Employment in Nepal Exploring the landscape of foreign employment for Nepali workers by nandani Kanojia Overview of Nepal's Foreign Employment Landscape Long history of overseas migration, driven by poverty, limited Significant contributor to national GDP, remittances a major opportunities source of income Key Destination Countries for Nepali Migrant Workers Gulf Countries Malaysia South Korea UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar - construction, Manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality Manufacturing, skilled labor, manufacturing construction Remittance Flows and Their Impact 7B 30% Remittances GDP Annual flow in USD, significant Remittances account for a contribution to economy substantial portion of Nepal's GDP 20% Poverty Reduction through income generated from remittances Challenges Faced by Migrant Workers Exploitation Discrimination Low wages, poor working Based on nationality, ethnicity, conditions, debt bondage gender Lack of Legal Protection Difficult to enforce labor rights in foreign countries Government Support for Migrant Workers Pre-departure Training 1 Skills development, language training Information Dissemination 2 Awareness campaigns, labor market insights Legal Assistance 3 Protecting worker rights, legal aid in case of disputes Ethical Recruitment Practices and Worker Protection 1 2 3 Fair Recruitment Worker Rights Support Systems Transparent fees, no forced labor, Minimum wage, safe working Counseling, grievance redress, legal due diligence conditions, fair contracts aid for workers Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Job Losses 1 Disruptions to global supply chains, travel restrictions Remittance Decline 2 Reduced income flow, economic hardship for families Vulnerability 3 Health risks, limited access to healthcare and support Recommendations for Improving Policies 1 Strengthen 2 Enhance Worker Regulatory Protection Framework Improve access to legal aid, Implement robust labor counseling, and support laws, promote ethical systems recruitment 3 Invest in Skills 4 Promote Development Diversification Offer pre-departure training, Explore new destination address labor market countries, diversify skills and demand sectors