Decent jobs and safe and secure work environments for migrants are essential if they are to become productive members of society and contribute to economic growth. In 2019, USD 714 billion in international remittances were transferred globally by migrants and diaspora back to origin countries. 

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SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Medium
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SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
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https://www.iom.int/labour-migration
Migration in the 2030 Agenda
Migrating to Entrepreneurship 2020-2021
Honduras and Panama, accompanied by IOM and ILO, exchange good practices in labour migration management
Encouraging entrepreneurship among Venezuela’s migrant population in Panama
The Ministry of Labour and IOM promote ethical, safe, and responsible recruitment and employment by strengthening the capacities of Private Recruitment Agencies in Panama
MITRADEL Labour Inspectors are committed to ethical recruitment, guaranteeing the rights of migrant workers
MITRADEL technical staff are trained on labour inspection, ethical recruitment, and the Montreal Recommendations
Trade union leaders and representatives of labour organizations are updated on labour migration and ethical recruitment of migrant workers
Online course "Protection of migrants in vulnerable conditions in Panama" is concluded
Nicaragua and Panama conduct training on the ethical recruitment of migrant workers in domestic work