Welcome to Transnational Care: Bridging Borders and Digital Landscapes, brought to you by the Cologne International Forum at the University of Cologne. This podcast explores the intersections of migration, labor, and technology within the global care economy, highlighting how care as both an intimate and commodified practice is being transformed by globalization and digitalization.Today, we are delighted to have Edward Mohr as our guest. Edward is a research officer and a PhD candidate in Comparative Political Science at the University of Tübingen, Germany. His extensive academic background includes a Master's degree in International Migration Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Tufts University.Edward's research dives deep into migration, focusing on how private-sector labor intermediaries influence care migration globally.In this episode, Elifcan Çelebi will be speaking with Edward about the complex dynamics of care work agencies, the role of intermediaries, and how digital platforms are reshaping the care industry. They will discuss how migrant care workers navigate through agency systems, the vulnerabilities they face, and the role of governments in regulating these agencies.Let’s dive into this insightful conversation with Edward Mohr.

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