Better migration policies will help boost economic growth, says World Bank
About 2.5% of the world’s population — including 37 million refugees — live outside their country of nationality
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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.