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【The Future of Labour Migration to Japan: Panel Discussion on New Migration Policies and Recruitment Fees】
Date: 5 June 2024
Time: Morning Session 10:00-12:00, Afternoon Session 13:00-18:00 (Japan Time)
Place: Online and Faculty of Letters, Kyoto University, Main Conference Room (B1)
Abstract:
This open event will bring together key stakeholders from Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Japan, to discuss current policies and issues concerning labour migration to Japan. The morning session will unpick the details of ongoing policy changes in Japan and the impact that the ongoing crisis in Myanmar is having on outbound migration. In the afternoon session, a panel discussion will debate issues concerning recruitment fees and efforts in both countries of origin and Japan to reduce fees, and move towards a zero-recruitment fee model.
The event will be held in English with consecutive Japanese interpretation. Anyone with an interest in labour migration issues or wish to learn more about recent developments are welcome to join. The event will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. The event is made possible thank to the support of the Toyota Foundation.
Co-organizers:
Prof. Asato Wako
Mekong Migration Network*
Ms. Reiko Harima, Mekong Migration Network Regional Coordinator/Asian Migrant Centre Executive Director
Morning Session (Moderator: Ms Reiko Harima)
10:00-10:15 Introduction
10:15-10:45 “Changing Migration Policies in Japan”, Prof Wako Asato, Kyoto University
10:45-11:00 Q & A
11:00-11:40 “Not Business as Usual: Outbound Migration from Crisis-Ridden Myanmar,” Ms Thet Thet Aung, Executive Director, Future Light Centre, Myanmar and Mr Brang Ja, MMN
11:40-12:00 Q & A
12:00-13:00 Lunch
Afternoon Session (Moderator: Prof Asato Wako)
13:00-13:45 Documentary Film Screening “Building Future Together: Mekong Migrant Workers in Japan”
13:45-15:30 Panel Discussion on Recruitment Fees
13:45-14:00 Introduction
14:00-14:30 “JP-MIRAI’s Initiatives in Promoting a Zero-Recruitment Fee Model”, Mr. Shohei Sugita, MP MIRAI
14:30-15:00 “Vietnam’s Efforts in Regulating Recruitment Fees”, Ms. Tinh Le, Program Manager, Centre for Development and Integration, Vietnam
15:00-15:30 “Perspectives of a Recruitment Agency in Vietnam”, Mr. Le Long Son, CEO, Esuhai Recruitment Agency (online, to be confirmed)
15:45-16:15 “Cambodia’s Efforts in Regulating Recruitment Fees”, Mr. Sokchar Mom, Executive Director, Legal Support for Children and Women, Cambodia
16:15-16:45 “Perspectives of a Recruitment Agency Association in Cambodia”, Mr. Pin Vireak, Executive Director, Association of Cambodian Recruitment Agencies (online, to be confirmed)
16:45-17:15 “Industry’s Efforts and Challenges”, speaker to be confirmed
17:15-17:45 Panel Discussion
17:45-18:00 Conclusion
The event will take place at Kyoto University, Faculty of Letters, Main Conference Room (B1). Please see the link below for a map of the campus. The venue is located in the basement of building 8.
Please find below maps for directions to the campus.
▶ ONSITE Participation: The space for onsite participants is limited to 40 people. For those who wish to join onsite, please register via the online registration form.
For inquires, please email reiko@mekongmigration.
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