Relationship Between International Migration And Development

Question 1

2 examples of the relationship between migration and development

Answer 1

1. Migration can contribute to development; it can promote stability, economic growth etc.
2. Inequalities in the level of development can be a cause of migration

Question 2

Give an example of a statistical measure of international migration which is linked to development

Answer 2

Remittances as a % of GDP

Question 3

Why are official statistics becoming more accurate about remittances?

Answer 3

The financial framework for the international transfer of money is being strengthened

Question 4

What is the difference between migrant remittances for ACs and remittances for EDCs/LIDCs?

Answer 4

Remittances to ACs make up a smaller % of GDP than they do for EDCs or LIDCs

Question 5

Remittances as a % of GDP for America in 2019

Answer 5

Less than 0.1% of GDP

Question 6

Remittances as a % of GDP in India in 2019

Answer 6

2.8% of GDP

Question 7

Remittances as a % of GDP in Haiti

Answer 7

37.1%

Question 8

What impacts potential immigrants from LIDCs?

Answer 8

Restrictive migration polivies from ACs, travel costs etc.