Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the human security of low-income migrant workers’ in Singapore: Perspectives among policymakers, community stakeholders, and academic experts

Authors

Mukda Pratheepwatanawong
Rayner Kay Jin Tan
Waranya Jitpong

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

This research examines human security issues of low-income migrant workers in Singapore as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted stakeholder interviews and a review of secondary data, which were deductively analysed using themes adopted from a United Nations Development Programme human security framework. This research found that while several efforts by civil society and the government have been assessed to make a lasting, positive impact on human security, other areas may still have fallen short. We suggest that despite efforts to address the immediate needs of migrant workers, structural changes are needed to create a lasting impact on these workers who are instrumental to the nation’s growth.

DOI

10.14456/arv.2024.6

First Page

1

Last Page

28

Recommended Citation

Pratheepwatanawong, Mukda; Jin Tan, Rayner Kay; and Jitpong, Waranya (2024) "Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the human security of low-income migrant workers’ in Singapore: Perspectives among policymakers, community stakeholders, and academic experts," Asian Review: Vol. 37: No. 2, Article 2.
DOI: 10.14456/arv.2024.6
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/arv/vol37/iss2/2