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Update on the 2012 Global Forum on Migration and Development
A discussion with the 2012 Chair of the Global Forum on Migration and Development and Financial Secretary of the Republic of Mauritius Ali Mansoor and MPI's President Demetrios Papademetriou on the preparation of the 2012 GFMD summit, including an update on the possible ideas and projects contemplated that would fully integrate migration into the development framework, with a special focus on Africa.
How UNHCR Is Facing a World of New Protection Challenges
Volker Türk, UNHCR Director of International Protection, discusses the current global challenges of protecting refugees with MPI's Kathleen Newland.
Lesotho: From Labor Reserve to Depopulating Periphery?
Remittances amounted to 29 percent of Lesotho's GDP in 2010, the second highest in the world.
Changing Demography and Circumstances for Young Black Children in African and Caribbean Immigrant Families
Children of Black immigrants rank in the middle of well-being indicators, with outcomes shaped sharply by parental origin, English proficiency, and refugee status.
Diverse Streams: African Migration to the United States
Black African immigrants rank among the best-educated U.S. immigrant groups, yet their earnings lag those of natives despite high employment and strong English skills.
Living In Between: The Chinese in South Africa
South Africa is home to three distinct communities of Chinese, whose levels of integration vary sharply by time of arrival, language, and legal status.
Climate Change and Migration Dynamics
Climate change will reshape mainly internal and regional migration, making mobility a key part of adaptation for many vulnerable communities.
African Immigrants in the United States in 2009
In 2009, Africans in the United States were among the most educated immigrants and also especially likely to live in poverty.
Potential into Practice: The Ethiopian Diaspora Volunteer Program
A small Ethiopian diaspora program found that personal satisfaction was a major driver for volunteers.
New Streams: Black African Migration to the United States
Black African immigrants are a small but rapidly growing U.S. group, with high schooling and distinctive refugee and diversity visa entry routes.