POG 323 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Human Capital, River Channel Migration, Immigration
27 Jan 2018
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Three central messages: the report of the secretary-general. International migration is a kay component of the globalization process. International migration is a positive force for development, in both countries of origin and in countries of destination. It is possible and advisable to strengthen international cooperation on international migration. We are in a new migration era: since the late 1980s: migration has been rising rapidly, but there is a freer flow of goods and capital than of persons, barriers to the movement of low skilled workers persist. Modes of international cooperation regarding migration: the outcome documents of united nations conferences and summits, united nations conventions, with varying degree of coverage, global initiatives, regional processes. A consultative migration forum in the united nations: to consider all dimensions of the migration process, to promote coherence in terms of migration and development policies. It would have a consultative character with voluntary participation of member states and room for innovation.
