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Rethinking migration for economic transformation

May 22, 2025 3 mins read
Rethinking migration for economic transformation

A two-day regional conference on labour mobility in South Asia concluded yesterday in Thimphu, spotlighting a major shift in how policymakers, experts, and development partners are reimagining migration—not as a challenge, but as a strategic opportunity for inclusive growth and economic transformation.

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