Assessing the Sustainability of Reintegration Programs for Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers: A Case Study of Zamboanga City, Philippines

Budlong, Deodavid and Moreno, Frede (2024): Assessing the Sustainability of Reintegration Programs for Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers: A Case Study of Zamboanga City, Philippines.

Abstract

This study assesses the sustainability of reintegration programs for repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Zamboanga City, focusing on the effectiveness of current initiatives and identifying key areas for improvement. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to evaluate program impact, stakeholder engagement, and program sustainability. Findings reveal that while existing programs offer crucial support, challenges such as bureaucratic inefficiencies, fragmented service delivery, and inadequate psychosocial support hinder their effectiveness. The study highlights the need for improved coordination among government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local stakeholders, as well as more tailored interventions addressing both economic and emotional needs. Recommendations include enhancing policy coherence, implementing continuous evaluation mechanisms, and fostering community engagement. Theoretical implications suggest a need for integrated policy frameworks and adaptive governance approaches. Practically, the study advocates for a more holistic, responsive approach to public administration, emphasizing collaboration and adaptability to better support repatriated OFWs. These insights contribute to the broader understanding of migration and reintegration in public administration, offering actionable strategies for improving program sustainability and effectiveness.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: reintegration programs, Overseas Filipino Workers, sustainability, public administration, policy coordination, adaptive governance
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D6 - Welfare Economics > D60 - General; F - International Economics > F6 - Economic Impacts of Globalization; F - International Economics > F6 - Economic Impacts of Globalization > F66 - Labor; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty > I31 - General Welfare, Well-Being; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty > I38 - Government Policy ; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J5 - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J5 - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining > J50 - General; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J6 - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J6 - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers > J61 - Geographic Labor Mobility ; Immigrant Workers; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J6 - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers > J64 - Unemployment: Models, Duration, Incidence, and Job Search; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J6 - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers > J68 - Public Policy

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