migrations
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A short presentation in ppt format to learn about this phenomenaTRANSCRIPT
Introduction to Migration
presented by
Migration is Global
In 2005, 191 million people were counted as living outside the country of their birth
The number of migrants worldwide has doubled since World War II
If they lived in the same place, international migrants would form the 5th most populous country in the world
Migration is Global
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USARussia
GermanyUkraineFrance
Saudi Arabia
CanadaIndia
UKSpain
AustraliaPakistan
Hong Kong SAR
IsraelItaly
KazakhstanCote d'Ivoire
JordanJapan
Number of Migrants (millions)
Source: United Nations Population Division. Trends in Total Migrant Stock, 2005 Revision. p 11.
Why do people migrate?
1. Economics(push/pull factors)
2. Politics (push factors)
3. Social Forces(pull factors)
Economic Causes of Migration
Migration in search of better economic conditions, employment, etc.
Migration to escape overpopulation and its effects
Migration to escape poor climate conditions such as drought, el Niño, etc.
Migration to escape natural disasters
Political Causes of Migration
Migration to escape war, invasion, military takeover, etc.
Migration to escape persecution on ethnic, political, religious, or other grounds
Migration to escape prosecution for crimes committed
Political Causes of Migration
Migration as punishment for crimes committed
Migration as a result of enslavement Forced migration, with or without
political agreement
Social Causes of Migration
Migration to spread a religion Migration to reunite with family, friends,
etc. who have previously migrated Migration to spread a political
philosophy, such as Marxism, democracy, etc.
Migration to find personal freedom, to live a certain lifestyle, or to hold certain beliefs, not necessarily as the result of persecution
What are the effects of migration?
1. Effects on the immigrants2. Effects on the host country3. Effects on the home country4. Multi-national issues
Effects on the Immigrants
Issues of identity Issues of adaptation and assimilation Differing cultural values between
generations
Effects on the Host Country
Economic impacts positive and negative real and perceived
Welfare issues Social attitudes
Effects on the Home Country
Remittances Loss of revenue
Top 20 Remittance-Receiving Countries (by $ amount)
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10
15
20
25
IndiaChinaMexicoFrance
Philippines
SpainBelgiumGermany
UK
MoroccoSerbia
PakistanBrazil
Bangladesh
EgyptPortugalViet NamColombia
USANigeria
Billions of dollars
Source: World Bank. Global Economic Prospects 2006: Economic Implications of Remittances and Migration. 90.
Top 20 Remittance-Receiving Countries (by % of GDP)
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10
15
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TongaMoldovaLesotho
HaitiBosniaJordanJamaica
Serbia
El SalvadorHondurasPhilippinesDom. Rep.Lebanon
SamoaTajikistanNicaragua
AlbaniaNepal
KiribatiYemen
Share of GDP
Source: World Bank. Global Economic Prospects 2006: Economic Implications of Remittances and Migration. 90.
Effects on the Home Country
Families left behind “Brain drain” Population decrease
Multi-National Issues
“Open border” policies Immigration policies Security issues Human trafficking/slavery
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking