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Europe Attracts More Migrants from China
Frank Laczko of the IOM examines how increasing numbers of Chinese immigrants are entering Europe.
Fighting in Aceh Brings Fears of Displacement
Indonesia's May 2003 martial law in Aceh and military offensive threatened displacement of up to 300,000 civilians, worsening an existing internal displacement crisis decades in the making.
Refugee Diasporas, Remittances, Development, and Conflict
Refugee diaspora remittances aid conflict-affected homelands but can also fund armed groups.
Remittance Data
Tables show 2001's top remittance recipients.
Migration as a Factor in Development and Poverty Reduction
Remittances rival official aid, but brain drain and weak investment climates limit migration's development impact; diaspora networks hold great promise.
Skilled Migration Abroad or Human Capital Flight?
Skilled emigration most likely harms developing-country growth, though remittances and diaspora networks generate positive feedback effects.
Using Remittances and Circular Migration to Drive Development
A 2003 Migration Policy Institute (MPI) expert meeting found remittances and circular migration were underused as development tools.
Passport Deals Raise Cash, Capital for Countries
April 2003 arrests in Asia of suspected terrorists with Nauruan passports revealed how citizenship-for-investment schemes in low-income nations can attract criminal and terrorist abuse.
Circular Migration: Keeping Development Rolling?
Circular migration has surged globally, but data and policy still reflect outdated models.
Remittances, the Rural Sector, and Policy Options in Latin America
Remittances support rural Latin American households, but linking recipients to credit unions and micro-finance institutions is key to realizing development potential.