OECD Journal: General Papers

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Frequency :
Quarterly
ISSN :
1995-283X (online)
ISSN :
1995-2821 (print)
DOI :
10.1787/1995283x
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OECD Journal: General Papers presents a collection of articles on a range of subjects, from the latest OECD research on macroeconomics and economic policies, to work in areas as varied as employment, education, environment, trade, science and technology, development and taxation.  Published as part of the OECD Journal package.

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West Africa: the dynamics and trends of international migration You do not have access to this content

Authors:
Laurent Bossard, Marie Trémolières
Publication Date
02 Mar 2010
Pages
16
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No.:
16,
Volume:
2009,
Issue:
4
Pages
109–127
DOI
10.1787/gen_papers-v2009-art12-en

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OECD countries receive a little less than half (97 million in 2000) of the world’s total migrants, of which 3.8 million are from Northern Africa and 1.2 million are from West Africa. West African migration is on the rise, due mainly to an increase in intra-regional mobility (7.5 million). Within the OECD, North America receives the most West African migrants, followed by Europe. This article explores further some current trends in West African migration and outlines some of the issues that could affect this migration in the future, including climate change and demographic concerns in Europe. A European-North African-West African dialogue is proposed to address these future issues and help promote more structured means of cooperation.