Harnessing the Potential of Migration and Return to Promote Development

Applying Concepts to West Africa

• Author(s): Savina Ammassari, Richard Black, International Organization for Migration,
• Publisher: International Organization for Migration
• Pages: 56
• ISBN_10: 0119878585
  ISBN_13: 9780119878585
  
• Language: en

Description:... This paper considers the key issues concerning the relationship between international migration, return and development, and reviews current literature on the subject. It outlines the operational framework and research strategy used in an ongoing project based in West Africa, and looks at contemporary trends in intercontinental migration within this region. Issues discussed include: the effects on domestic labour markets and the 'brain drain' phenomenon; the return of migrants and their developmental impact; and aspects of a meso-level approach to achieve an improved understanding of this highly complex subject.