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Keeping up with the migrant workers: The role of embassies in transnational administration of labor migration policy

Keeping up with the migrant workers: The role of embassies in transnational administration of... Abstract Public administration as a field has struggled with truly understanding international migration as a phenomenon. This article argues that the concept of transnational administration can be used to better analyze how administrative states are able to reach and support their migrant workers in other countries. It develops the exceptional case of a national skills certification program implemented by the Philippines as an example of a state-led transnational administration. They have done so by using the administrative structures already in place through their embassies and consulates while also entering into partnerships with non-state actors in the destination countries. Embassies and consular offices act as an important focal point in the multi-scalar activities of the state by engaging in collaborative partnerships with both state and non-state actors. The extension of administrative structures beyond the borders is motivated not only to provide consular and welfare services but also to control a hypermobile population. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Administrative Theory & Praxis Taylor & Francis

Keeping up with the migrant workers: The role of embassies in transnational administration of labor migration policy

Saguin, Kidjie; Shivakoti, Richa
Administrative Theory & Praxis , Volume 45 (2): 18 – Apr 3, 2023
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Taylor & Francis
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© 2022 Public Administration Theory Network
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1949-0461
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1084-1806
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10.1080/10841806.2022.2086754
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Abstract

Abstract Public administration as a field has struggled with truly understanding international migration as a phenomenon. This article argues that the concept of transnational administration can be used to better analyze how administrative states are able to reach and support their migrant workers in other countries. It develops the exceptional case of a national skills certification program implemented by the Philippines as an example of a state-led transnational administration. They have done so by using the administrative structures already in place through their embassies and consulates while also entering into partnerships with non-state actors in the destination countries. Embassies and consular offices act as an important focal point in the multi-scalar activities of the state by engaging in collaborative partnerships with both state and non-state actors. The extension of administrative structures beyond the borders is motivated not only to provide consular and welfare services but also to control a hypermobile population.

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Administrative Theory & Praxis – Taylor & Francis

Published: Apr 3, 2023

Keywords: Labor migration; Philippines; transnational administration

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