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Populations across the globe are aging at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realize their long-term growth potential, according to a new report from the World Bank. The World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies, identifies this trend as a unique opportunity to make…

Individuals across the globe, especially in developed countries, are aging at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realise their long-term growth potential, says a new report from the World Bank.

(Archived document, may contain errors) 756 March 2,1990 WHY ASIA GROWSANDAFRICA DOES INTRODUCTION In the 1960s, as the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa gained independence from their colonial rulers, their economic futures looked bright. Free of problems associated with imperialism, and many rich in natural resources these new countries seemed on the road to inevitable economic progress. At the same time, Asia seemed an economic backwater, holding no special promise.

Analysis in Arabic on World about Climate Change and Environment and Protection and Human Rights; published on 25 Apr 2023 by World Bank

Populations across the globe ageing at an unprecedented pace, global competition for workers and talent to intensify

About 2.5% of the world’s population — including 37 million refugees — live outside their country of nationality

Rapid aging of both wealthy and middle-income countries will make their economies increasingly dependent on migration from poorer countries, and the process needs to be better managed, the World Bank

The World Bank called on developed countries to look for enhanced management of migration as their economies are expected to become increasingly dependent...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rapid aging of both wealthy and middle-income countries will make their economies increasingly dependent on migration from poorer countries, and the process needs to be better managed, the World Bank said on Tuesday. | Apr. 25

The World Bank's latest report highlights that rapid aging in wealthy and middle-income countries will make their economies increasingly dependent on migration from poorer countries. As a result, policymakers need to better manage this process, matching migrants' skills with the needs of destination countries, protecting refugees, and reducing the need for distressed movements.