1. Policies for Migration and Development: A European perspective
- Author:
- Theodora Xenogiani, Robert E.B. Lucas, and Louka T. Katseli
- Publication Date:
- 10-2006
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Abstract:
- Managing migration has become a priority for policy makers both in developed and developing countries; it is a difficult challenge indeed. Large immigration or emigration flows relative to domestic population's impact on almost all aspects of an economy and society: family structures, community life, educational and health systems, labour markets, security systems, governance and institutions. Despite the inherent difficulties in policy making, there is a growing awareness that if management can be improved, important gains for both migrant-receiving (“host”) and migrant-sending (“home”) countries may be generated. Effective management can furthermore mitigate the risks associated with migration.
- Topic:
- International Relations, Development, and Migration
- Political Geography:
- Europe