The South Asia to Gulf Migration Governance Complex

The Gulf is a major global destination for migrant workers, with a majority coming from South Asia. This book examines the complex governance of this migration corridor, offering insights into the actors involved and the ways of interpreting and explaining the meaning and value of these interactions. It provides a model for analyzing global migration governance in practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

The Gulf region serves as a significant global hub for migrant workers, with a majority of these individuals hailing from South Asia. In this comprehensive book, a team of esteemed international contributors delves into the often-overlooked intricacies of governing this vital migration corridor. Moving beyond a state-centric perspective, the contributors present a multi-faceted account of the 'migration governance complex.' They offer valuable insights not only into the various actors involved in the different facets of migration governance but also into the diverse ways in which these interactions are interpreted and understood. By collaboratively presenting these perspectives, the book empowers readers to gain a deeper understanding of migration within this significant region. Moreover, it serves as a valuable model for analyzing global migration governance in practice across different parts of the world.

The Gulf region's role as a major global destination for migrant workers is undeniable, with a significant majority of these individuals originating from South Asia. In this comprehensive book, a team of esteemed international contributors explores the often-overlooked complexities of governing this vital migration corridor. Departing from a state-centric analysis, the contributors present a multi-layered account of the 'migration governance complex.' They offer insightful perspectives not only on the various actors involved in the different components of migration governance but also on the diverse ways in which these interactions are interpreted and understood. Through collaborative presentation of these diverse viewpoints, the book empowers readers to gain a deeper understanding of migration within this significant region. Moreover, it serves as a valuable model for analyzing global migration governance in practice across different parts of the world.

The Gulf region's status as a prominent global destination for migrant workers is undeniable, with a majority of these individuals hailing from South Asia. In this comprehensive book, a team of esteemed international contributors delves into the often-overlooked intricacies of governing this vital migration corridor. Moving beyond a state-centric perspective, the contributors present a multi-faceted account of the 'migration governance complex.' They offer valuable insights not only into the various actors involved in the different facets of migration governance but also into the diverse ways in which these interactions are interpreted and understood. By collaboratively presenting these diverse perspectives, the book empowers readers to gain a deeper understanding of migration within this significant region. Moreover, it serves as a valuable model for analyzing global migration governance in practice across different parts of the world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529221497