Experts from home and abroad made the recommendation at a webinar, titled ‘Recognition of Prior Learning for Migrant Workers in Asia’. Only then could the country secure better pay and better protection for migrant workers, he said further. Stressing the setting of up more RPL centres in countries of destination, the experts also urged to increase awareness about RPL and its multiple benefits among migrant workers. RPL for refugee and host communities would facilitate migrant workers’ transition to international labour markets, it suggested. A recent IOM study said 60% Bangladeshi returned migrants had expressed a genuine desire to upgrade and certify their skills.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 01, 2020 15:22 UTC