Labour migration
- Traditional patron-client relations and migration in Bangladesh
- K. Gardner; Z. Ahmed / Development Research Centre on Migration, Globalisation and Poverty, University of Sussex, 2006
- What is the relationship between migration, poverty and social protection in Bangladesh? This paper, which is based on recent research in Biswanath, Sylhet (in Bangladesh) examines generalised notions of ‘social protection’ ...
- Reducing inequality through migration
- S. Gent; R. Black 2006
- Does migration help to reduce inequality and if so, what policies can help to enhance this effect? Migration represents an important livelihood diversification strategy for many in the world’s poorest nations, and may be a way fo...
- Children whose mothers migrate for seasonal work do better: surprising results from Nicaragua
- K. Macours; R. Vakis / Social Protection and Labour, World Bank, 2007
- Remittances from migrant workers have been shown to have a positive effect on children’s education, health and birth-weights; but what are the effects on child development when parents are away for long periods? This paper...
- Exploitation faced by immigrant workers in the United States
- M. Bauer / Southern Poverty Law Center, 2007
- This paper discusses the exploitation faced by ‘guestworkers’ in the United States. The paper argues that the rights of guestwokers – temporary workers from largely Latin American countries, particularly Mexico - are no...
- Interaction between migration, investment and trade
- M. Schiff / European Development Research Network, 2006
- This paper examines two aspects of the relationship between migration, investment and trade (MIT): the impact of policy change in one MIT variable on the other MIT variables the MIT relationship under policy c...
- Is the brain drain a curse or a boon for developing countries?
- F. Docquier / European Development Research Network, 2006
- This paper reviews existing literature on brain drain from developing to developed countries, its determinants and the way it affects the well-being of those left behind. Although the brain drain is a major source of concern for origi...
- What the children say: experiences of the migrant children from Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, India and Ghana
- J. Anarfi; S. Gent; I. Hashim / Development Research Centre on Migration, Globalisation and Poverty, University of Sussex, 2006
- There is a significant gap between how children see their own experiences of migration and the way that child migrants are often represented. This report presents accounts from 16 children from Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, India and Ghan...
- Having a sick parent influences labour supply in China
- J. Giles; R. Mu / Institute for the Study of Labor, Bonn, 2006
- As the population of potential care-givers to the elderly shrinks with the appearance of attractive migrant employment opportunities, many observers have expressed concerns for the well-being of the Chinese rural elderly. This paper e...
- Abuse of migrant workers in UAE
- Human Rights Watch, 2006
- This report documents alleged exploitation of construction workers by employers in the United Arab Emirates. In particular, the report focuses on migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. These report docu...
- Discrimination and sustainable livelihoods in South African cities
- L. Landau / Southern African Migration Project, 2005
- This document explores the challenges that discrimination based on nationality or country of origin poses for the sustainable development of South African cities. Migration and urbanisation have created tensions among residents of Sou...
- Children whose mothers migrate for seasonal work do better: surprising results from Nicaragua
- K. Macours; R. Vakis / Social Protection and Labour, World Bank, 2007
- Remittances from migrant workers have been shown to have a positive effect on children’s education, health and birth-weights; but what are the effects on child development when parents are away for long periods? This paper...
- Exploitation faced by immigrant workers in the United States
- M. Bauer / Southern Poverty Law Center, 2007
- This paper discusses the exploitation faced by ‘guestworkers’ in the United States. The paper argues that the rights of guestwokers – temporary workers from largely Latin American countries, particularly Mexico - are no...
- Interaction between migration, investment and trade
- M. Schiff / European Development Research Network, 2006
- This paper examines two aspects of the relationship between migration, investment and trade (MIT): the impact of policy change in one MIT variable on the other MIT variables the MIT relationship under policy c...
- Is the brain drain a curse or a boon for developing countries?
- F. Docquier / European Development Research Network, 2006
- This paper reviews existing literature on brain drain from developing to developed countries, its determinants and the way it affects the well-being of those left behind. Although the brain drain is a major source of concern for origi...
- What the children say: experiences of the migrant children from Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, India and Ghana
- J. Anarfi; S. Gent; I. Hashim / Development Research Centre on Migration, Globalisation and Poverty, University of Sussex, 2006
- There is a significant gap between how children see their own experiences of migration and the way that child migrants are often represented. This report presents accounts from 16 children from Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, India and Ghan...
- Having a sick parent influences labour supply in China
- J. Giles; R. Mu / Institute for the Study of Labor, Bonn, 2006
- As the population of potential care-givers to the elderly shrinks with the appearance of attractive migrant employment opportunities, many observers have expressed concerns for the well-being of the Chinese rural elderly. This paper e...
- Abuse of migrant workers in UAE
- Human Rights Watch, 2006
- This report documents alleged exploitation of construction workers by employers in the United Arab Emirates. In particular, the report focuses on migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. These report docu...
- Discrimination and sustainable livelihoods in South African cities
- L. Landau / Southern African Migration Project, 2005
- This document explores the challenges that discrimination based on nationality or country of origin poses for the sustainable development of South African cities. Migration and urbanisation have created tensions among residents of Sou...
- Migration as a livelihood strategy for Albanians
- G. Carletto; B. Davis; M. Stampini / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2005
- Using data from the 2003 Albanian Panel Survey, this paper examines the evolution of Albanian international migration since the fall of Communism in 1990, and analyses the determinants of current flows. Some of the findings inc...
- Does Nigeria benefit from international migration?
- C. Nwajiuba / Global Commission on International Migration, 2005
- This study identifies and examines factors leading to international migration from Nigeria, looks at the consequences on rural livelihoods in selected states in the country as well exploring the implications of international migration...
- The Irish Centre for Social Gerontology (ICSG)
- Te Irish Centre for Social Gerontology (ICSG) is a multidisciplinary research centre on ageing at NUI Galway. ICSG focuses on research, education and training in the field of social gerontology in Ireland and internationally. There is a specific research focus on rural gerontology, the economics of ageing and on technology and ageing.
- Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW)
- Campaigning against the global trafficking in people
