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Frints, Bianca (2022)

Determining the Effectiveness of Intergovernmental Actions against Human Trafficking in Central Asia: Through the lens of the 4Ps Anti-Trafficking Index

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)

This thesis serves as an academic review of the efforts performed by several Inter-Governmental Organisations (IGOs) on the field of human trafficking in Central Asia. By utilising the concepts of the 4Ps Anti-Trafficking Index, the efforts can be studied on their effects and points of neglect. Through research on the current human trafficking situation in the countries of the Central Asian region, a list of factors similar to the 4Ps can be deducted. The research debates whether all 4 index points should be included in anti-trafficking efforts by IGOs for it to be considered effective. To determine effectiveness, two different methodologies are discovered: the 4Ps could be viewed as an interconnected concept or as 4 different values that should be adhered to equally. This thesis hopes to fill the gap in academic research on human trafficking in Central Asia and to spread awareness on the topic.

Human trafficking

Central Asia

Inter-Governmental Organisations

Anti-Trafficking Index

Author

Frints, Bianca

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Russia and Eurasia

Supervisors

Bader, (Dr.) M.

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en