Special Issue: Migration and Development
Migration is often viewed as both a cause and a consequence of economic development. The Migration Information Source celebrated its first year with an in-depth look at migration's uncertain relationship to development.
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…
Migration and Development: Reframing the International Policy Agenda
The migration-development debate needs better remittance research, broader development definitions, and stronger developing-country input.
Soaring Remittances Raise New Issues
Global remittances rival development aid, but research gaps remain.
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…
Circular Migration: Keeping Development Rolling?
Circular migration has surged globally, but data and policy still reflect outdated models.
Refugee Diasporas, Remittances, Development, and Conflict
Refugee diaspora remittances aid conflict-affected homelands but can also fund armed groups.
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.