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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.

U.S. Immigration Policy and Mexican/Central American Migration Flows: Then and Now

Migration from Mexico and Central America has surged and diversified since the 1970s, while U.S. policy choices since 1965 built unauthorized flows that now constrain reforms.

Mexican and Central American Immigrants in the United States

Mexican and Central American immigrants are central to the U.S. labor force yet experience lower educational attainment, higher poverty, and more legal vulnerability.

Evolving Demographic and Human-Capital Trends in Mexico and Central America and Their Implications for Regional Migration

Shifts in demographics and education in Mexico and Central America, combined with high U.S. unemployment, challenge past assumptions about future regional migration.

Caribbean Immigrants in the United States

In 2009, Caribbean immigrants in the United States had been naturalized at higher rates than immigrants overall and were less likely to be Limited English Proficient.

Discussion on the Situation of Colombian Refugees in Panama and Ecuador

Representatives from a November 2010 trip to the region present the findings from their trip.

Central American Immigrants in the United States in 2009

In 2009, Central American immigrants in the United States outpaced the overall foreign born in labor force participation, yet nearly half lacked a high school diplomas.

Inmigrantes Centroamericanos en los Estados Unidos

En 2009, inmigrantes centroamericanos lideraron en participación laboral, pero casi la mitad carecía de diploma de secundaria y solo el 30.2 por ciento se había naturalizado.

Diasporas: New Partners in Global Development Policy

Over the past year, MPI has partnered with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to examine how diasporas contribute to – or detract from - development efforts in their countries of origin. MPI and USAID have published an edited volume of the research. Please join us for the release of the book where speakers will discuss new thinking on the role of diaspora engagement in U.S. foreign and development policy.

Voice After Exit: Diaspora Advocacy

Diaspora communities are using advocacy to influence policy in origin and destination countries, but support and accountability gaps remain.