Municipals move to build digital profiles of returnee migrant workers

Key Points

• Local governments in Nepal plan to create digital profiles of returnee migrant workers to better manage reintegration.
• The Municipal Association of Nepal's draft directive aims to collect detailed data at the ward level including skills and income earned abroad.
• The directive proposes skill testing for workers lacking formal certification and incentives for private firms employing skilled returnees.
• Partnerships with banks will provide concessional loans to returnees, while local mayors stress the need for coordinated policies and investment channels.