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Migration. There are an estimated 272 million international migrants – 3.5% of the world’s population. While most people leave their home countries for work, millions have been driven away due to conflict, violence and climate change. Most migrants come from India; the United States is the primary destination. There are an estimated 272 ...
Economic migration often has considerable benefits for both origin and destination countries. It is “the most effective way to reduce poverty and share prosperity”, according to a World Bank report, 3 and can support economic growth by helping address labour shortages in destination countries.
It is time to rethink migration. Over much of the world, birth rates are plunging and populations are ageing. This means that there will be fewer workers to support older people and growth. And this means that most countries will increasingly need to rely on migration. Making the most of migration through smart policies is essential for global ...
But we must deal with them. 3. Dispel the stereotypes. There is nothing on the record that shows that migrants have more criminal tendencies or records than nationals. It is even usually the opposite. There is nothing on the record that migrants bring in diseases. These perceptions need to be changed.
The World Economic Forum has released a report taking a deep dive on migration and cities, exploring the types, causes and patterns of migration, the most affected corridors and cities, the impact on urban infrastructure and services, the solutions that can be employed and how cities can seek to future proof themselves to address this growing challenge.
Opinion. Migration is a global strategic asset. We must not undermine it. As the global order shifts, we risk undermining migration and its critical role in the global economy. The current data shows around 281 million international migrants — around 3.6% of the global population. International remittances reached around $831 billion in 2022 ...
Free migration, like totally free trade, remains a utopian prospect, even though within regions (such as Europe) this has proved workable. As John Stuart Mill forcefully argued, we need to ensure that the local and short-term social costs of immigration do not detract from their role “as one of the primary sources of progress”.
Climate change and extreme weather events are impacting animal migration patterns, with over half of all species on the move, researchers say. Many are heading north and to higher ground, but some are at risk because of the slower speeds at which they migrate. Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is one of the most significant threats ...
Migration as a major driver of development. For centuries, migration has been a major driver of development and prosperity. International remittances to low- and middle-income countries are now at about $670 billion, which is more than direct foreign investment and far more than official development assistance to those countries.
It is understandable, then, that the use of technology around migration is a hot topic. There are several highly pertinent connections between migration and technology, and yet the strongest is probably not what you think. One high-profile issue in the last few years has been migrants’ use of information communications technology (ICT) during ...