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5th theme for discussion: Circular and temporary migration

  

How does circular migration contribute to development?

 

And in what ways is circular migration different from temporary migration?

 

As new forms of international and transnational mobility develop, a lot of attention is focused on the benefits and opportunities presented by circular migration. What are the benefits and challenges of circular migration patterns for development? And how is it different to other forms of temporary migration?

 

 

 


Comments

  • Circular migration is presented as a possible option that could maximise the benefits of economic migration and minimise its costs.

    Circular migration patterns are thought to avoid brain drain for developing countries and encourage brain circulation. It also encourages investment back in the country of origin of social capital (in the form of communication skills and social networks suitable for developing business opportunities), human capital (knowledge and professional skills) and economic capital (investments that circular migrants do in their source country).

    In this sense, circular migration is seen as promoting business and trade development as well as cultural exchange between sending and receiving regions. Circular migrants are expected to make productive use of their remittances since they continue to have a stake in their country of origin so they are believed to be more likely to invest in education and/or in business and technical equipment for instance rather than in mere consumption needs.

    In addition, circular migration is seen as more readily acceptable by receiving societies that are wary of the long term burden of integrating migrants not only in the labour market but also at the social and cultural level.

    Lastly, some consider that circular migration is the most appropriate response to the rapidly changing economic cycles. It allows migrant workers to leave when a work opportunity is no longer available with the promise that they will be readily able to return to the when job prospects improve again.



    by admin - 16/10/2009 22:18:53

  • Circular migration really picks the best brains in a counrty(who may not be employed in their own country) and gives them employment in the host country.However,this development is kind of hindered as the migrant has to face terrible racial insults while working or in an attempt to get a work.
    Circular migration is different from temorary migration in the sense that circular migration usually involves a migrant that came to work or do short term business but temporary migration involves going/travelling on vacation,for a confrence , medical purpose ,internship e.t.c



    by danielonyi - 02/11/2009 13:34:57


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