Foreword

The Asia-Pacific region is a fulcrum for international migration — home to the world’s largest and most important countries of origin, and destination. The region has welcomed migrants, whether for economic benefits or to accommodate those displaced. It has been responsive to changing circumstances, and its dynamism has driven countries of origin to also serve as countries of destination. If all the over 62 million international migrants in the Asia-Pacific region were considered together they would make up the thirteenthlargest population in the region, just behind the population of Thailand, and constituting more than the population of Myanmar. If the over 101 million migrants who have left their countries of origin in Asia and the Pacific were considered together, they would be the ninth-largest population, almost equivalent to the population of the Philippines.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions