Fair recruitment

Promising practices for fair recruitment in Nepal: Digitisation of labour migration processes for increased harmonization and oversight

This document highlights promising practices for fair recruitment in Nepal with a focus on the use of digital technology for increased harmonisation and oversight of migration processes.

The document outlines Nepal's innovative digitization efforts in labor migration governance, focusing on the implementation of the Foreign Employment Information Management System (FEIMS). FEIMS integrates labor migration processes across recruitment, deployment, employment, and return, promoting transparency and equity among stakeholders, including migrant workers, recruiters, and employers. It allows for real-time monitoring, digital labor approvals, complaint management, and the professionalization of recruitment practices.

Key initiatives include mobile applications like Nagarik and Baideshik Rojgari, enhancing access to migration services and information. The document highlights benefits like reduced administrative burdens, prevention of recruitment fraud, and empowerment of workers through direct access to resources. Additionally, the system connects various stakeholders, including embassies, recruitment agencies, and government bodies.

Challenges remain, including limited digital literacy among workers, partial operationalization of complaint mechanisms, and data protection concerns. Recommendations stress digital inclusivity, adherence to labour standards, and integration with other systems for greater impact. The initiative exemplifies how technology can streamline migration processes while safeguarding worker rights.