Migration of Highly Skilled Persons from Developing Countries: Impact and Policy Responses: Synthesis Report


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Lowell BL, Findlay A

Publisher:

International Labour Office

Series/Journal Title:

International Migration Papers

Pages:

41

Description:

The synthesis report addresses the issues of the impact of high skilled emigration on developing countries, and the policy mixes and options available to both receiving and sending countries to harness its benefits. The study argues that the feedback or indirect effects of skilled migration can often outweigh any initial negative impacts on developing countries. The challenge is to maximize these benefits through appropriate policies relating to encouraging return migration, retention of manpower, tapping diaspora networks, and productive utilization of remittances. The paper highlights the role that receiving countries can play in the process. [From foreword]

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