NCJ Number
222867
Editor(s)
Fiona David
Date Published
2007
Length
164 pages
Annotation
This report presents the results of an external study which examined and assessed the internal data collection processes on the trafficking in persons for four ASEAN member countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Abstract
ASEAN member countries are committed to preventing trafficking in persons, punishing offenders, and protecting victims of trafficking. ASEAN member countries are taking practical steps to combat trafficking and improve their response to trafficking in persons. This report reflects the work of four national research teams. It analyzes information obtained through reviews of the existing literature, interviews with government officials, and examination of government documents. The first chapter takes the issue of “data on trafficking” back to basic principles and identifies and discusses several best practice principles that should assist governments wanting to improve their data on trafficking in persons. Chapters 2 to 6 look at the data presently available from government sources in the four countries studied by this project: Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. They describe data collection practices of the four countries and highlight some of the issues that need to be addressed in order to improve data on trafficking over time. The report’s final chapter discusses lessons learned from the country studies, including common challenges facing each of the four countries, such as data integration, gaps in data collection, protection of privacy and confidentiality, and properly designed information systems. The challenges suggest practical solutions that are potentially relevant to all ASEAN member countries wanting to improve their data on trafficking. Recommendations are presented which can be adopted at the agency level, at the national level, and also at the ASEAN level. Tables and bibliography