EDC Brazil Migration

Question 1

Brazil

Answer 1

9th largest economy in world
South America
Increasing gdp

Question 2

Migration patterns

Answer 2

2000 - 2009 net migration loss
Increased migration between Brazil and neighbouring countries
Increase in emigration of highly skilled workers to the USA, Europe and Japan
Continuing internal migration (NE TO SE)

Question 3

Interdependence between Brazil and Portugal

Answer 3

Brazil is a former colony
Shared language
Well developed diaspora networks
Remittances an important economic factor

Question 4

Interdependence between Brazil and USA

Answer 4

Low skilled migrants working in the USA filling gaps in labour market and send remittances back
More highly skilled Brazilians in us service sectors
USA - BRAZIL trade, finance, defence agreements
USaid has supported Brazil with environmental projects in past

Question 5

Interdependence between Brazil and Haiti

Answer 5

Political, economic and humanitarian relationship
Most find work in agriculture and manufacturing which boosts the Brazilian economy
Easier to obtain visas so Haitian immigrants can escape difficulties eg poverty

Question 6

Impacts of migration - economic development

Answer 6

Migrants have led to growth of agricultural and manufacturing sectors
Remittances important for families who spend them in daily needs

Question 7

Impacts of migration - political stability

Answer 7

Stable political relationships with countries with significant migrant flows
Political and environmental refugees allowing them to work

Question 8

Impacts of migration - social inequality

Answer 8

Prejudice and discrimination in the labour market
Inequality between different minority ethnic groups in all aspects of life