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Representation of intermediaries in print media in Nepal: a case study from Nov 2018 to Mar 2020
This working paper explores print media in Nepal and its portrayal of migration intermediaries.
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Online teaching in China during the COVID-19 pandemic
Starting in February after the start of COVID-19, China has successively issued notices of "closed classes" in universities, middle schools and primary schools. Subsequently, schools at all levels adopted multiple modes to carry out online teaching work to ensure that students can complete the course at home. But how effective is online teaching?
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Haitian migration and circulation in Latin America
Haitian migration has increased within the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, especially migration to Brazil and Chile, following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. This report highlights the drivers of these new migratory patterns, revealing the circulatory nature of Haitian migration in the region. The report also explores the longstanding regional inequalities and the persistent vulnerability of a people we intentionally refer to—wherever possible—as “on the move” in lieu of the term “migrant”.
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“I regret to be in Malaysia”: COVID-19 and work migration
Malaysia’s economy continues to rely heavily on migrant workers. Arguably, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the views of migrant workers aspiring to come to Malaysia. What does this imply for the future of migrant labour landscape and the Malaysian economy in the post COVID-19 era?
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