International Migration
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International Migration

The Human Face of Globalisation

About 190 million people around the world live outside their country of birth. These migrants bring energy, entrepreneurship and fresh ideas to our societies. But there are downsides: young migrants who fail in education, adults who don’t find work and, of course, unregulated migration. Such challenges can make migration a political lightning rod and a topic for angry debate.

Drawing on the unique expertise of the OECD, this book moves beyond rhetoric to look at the realities of international migration today: Where do migrants come from and where do they go? How do governments manage migration? How well do migrants perform in education and in the workforce? And does migration help – or hinder – developing countries?

Publication Date :
18 Aug 2009
DOI :
10.1787/9789264055780-en
 
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Authors:
Brian Keeley
Pages :
134–155
DOI :
10.1787/9789264055780-9-en

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Its pace has varied throughout the ages, but our journey around our planet has been – and will remain – a constant in human history. Responding to this evolving phenomenon is vital if societies are to continue to gain benefits from international migration. Plus, an introduction to measuring migration.
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