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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion and Launch of the Report “Jobs in SEZs: Migrant Garment Factory Workers in the Mekong Region”
DESCRIPTION:Special economic zone (SEZ) development in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) has been expanding in recent years. Designed to capture foreign investment and accelerate regional economic integration\, three SEZs are being established in Myanmar\, along with roughly 30 in Cambodia\, 10 in Thailand\, and over 30 in other GMS countries. The garment industry\, a prominent labour-intensive industry within the sub-region\, is operating in these spaces. SEZs\, offering investment privileges\, quality infrastructure\, and weakened labour protections\, are attractive locations for garment manufacturers seeking low production and labour costs. Their manufacturing production increasingly hinges on both internal and cross-border migrant labour. Although women represent the majority of the sector’s workforce\, they are often concentrated in the lowest-paying positions with the least recognised skills. The challenges that women workers face are compounded when they are also migrants as they experience unique vulnerabilities. \nOn 3 July at 6 PM the report Jobs in SEZs: Migrant Garment Factory Workers in the Mekong Region will be launched at SEA Junction. The report presents the findings of a research conducted by the Mekong Migration Network (MMN) and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)\, supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) on labor and migration issues in Mekong SEZs through a gendered lens. Guided by the question of whether the jobs being created within these zones are promoting decent work for women migrant workers\, this study developed four case studies of SEZs\, including Thilawa SEZ (Yangon Region\, Myanmar)\, Phnom Penh SEZ (Phnom Penh\, Cambodia)\, Manhattan SEZ (Svay Rieng Province\, Cambodia)\, and Tak SEZ (Tak Province\, Thailand)\, with a particular focus on the garment industry. Although Mekong SEZs may have the potential to support opportunities for decent work\, the project’s findings suggest that this potential has yet to be realised. \nThe panel discussion will highlight key findings of the research. The program is as follows: \nIntroduction\, methodology and context of the study area\nCarli Melo\, Mekong Migration Network (MMN) \nMajor findings\nKyoko Kusakabe\, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) \nRecommendation from Cambodia\, Myanmar and Thailand\nTep Mealea\, Legal Support for Women and Children\, Cambodia (LSCW)\nThit Lwin Aung\, Future Light Center\, Myanmar\nSai Aung Tun\, Foundation for Education and Development (FED)\, Thailand \nQ & A  \n \nThe event is free\, but donations are most welcome to enable SEA Junction to continue its activities and keep events accessible to the public. \nFor information/reservation for our events please email southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or phone/wa: +66970024140 \nOrganizers  \nMekong Migration Network (MMN) \nMMN is a sub-regional network of civil society organisations working towards the protection and promotion of migrants’ rights in the Mekong Sub-region\, which includes Thailand\, Laos\, Cambodia\, Myanmar\, Vietnam\, and southern China.  (www.mekongmigration.org\, phone/fax: +6653-283259).  \nAsian Institute of Technology\, Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS)  \nDDS aims to respond to emerging challenges to sustainable development in Asia and rest of the world. It provides critical and deep analysis of contexts under a multiplicity of identities –including by gender\, religion\, ethnicity\, class\, and age and produce professionals who are able to apply multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving. See further http://dds.ait.ac.th \nSEA Junction\, OUR Venue on Southeast Asia \nSEA Junction aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions –from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium) SEA junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org and join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1693055870976440/ \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow usSave
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/panel-discussion-and-launch-of-the-report-jobs-in-sezs-migrant-garment-factory-workers-in-the-mekong-region/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
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