Executive summary: This report explores incubating a nonprofit to support temporary international labor migration via a digital platform and facilitation service. It would aim to reduce costs and risks while improving outcomes.
Key points:
Migrants often lack quality information and pay high fees, facing risks of failure and harm. A digital “one-stop shop” could address these issues.
Main activities: information platform, job board, call center support, links to services. This could significantly cut costs, improve safety, increase access and potentially boost migration rates.
Evidence shows large financial returns from migration but some risk of harm. A nonprofit could improve outcomes.
Models estimate cost-effectiveness from $26-$78 per DALY. Main uncertainties: gaining user trust and determining support needs.
Could be targeted at existing corridors focused on lower-skilled migration but has potential to expand to higher-skilled and new destinations.
Implementation concerns include gaining users, providing sufficient support, measuring impact, and managing risks.
Overall a promising idea worth recommending to founders despite some uncertainties.
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Executive summary: This report explores incubating a nonprofit to support temporary international labor migration via a digital platform and facilitation service. It would aim to reduce costs and risks while improving outcomes.
Key points:
Migrants often lack quality information and pay high fees, facing risks of failure and harm. A digital “one-stop shop” could address these issues.
Main activities: information platform, job board, call center support, links to services. This could significantly cut costs, improve safety, increase access and potentially boost migration rates.
Evidence shows large financial returns from migration but some risk of harm. A nonprofit could improve outcomes.
Models estimate cost-effectiveness from $26-$78 per DALY. Main uncertainties: gaining user trust and determining support needs.
Could be targeted at existing corridors focused on lower-skilled migration but has potential to expand to higher-skilled and new destinations.
Implementation concerns include gaining users, providing sufficient support, measuring impact, and managing risks.
Overall a promising idea worth recommending to founders despite some uncertainties.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.