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    Language, identity, modernity: the Arabic study circle of Durban

    Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa, 2007
    The Arabic Study Circle, established in the 1950s, has had an enduring impact on linguistic, religious and cultural politics in the South African port city of Durban. This book provides a micro-history of a middle-class community through a study of this ‘Indian’ Muslim association.
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    Understanding migration as a driver of poverty reduction in Europe and Central Asia

    Development Research Centre on Migration, Globalisation and Poverty, University of Sussex, 2007
    There are a number of ways in which migration may have significant links with poverty reduction and economic growth in the European and Central Asian region. This paper reports on the findings of a survey conducted on migration and poverty in three regions of Eastern Europe and Central Asia in 2006.
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    Undocumented migrants have rights: an overview of the international human rights framework

    Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants, 2007
    Why shouldn't we refer to undocumented migrants as “illegal” migrants? This guide gives an overview of the human rights which apply to undocumented migrants in international human rights law.
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    Measures of change: the demography and literacy of adolescent English learners

    Migration Policy Institute, 2007
    Who are immigrant students and students who do not speak English well? Where are they from? What is their family background (social, economic, linguistic, etc.)? How well do they do in school? Are they developing the literacy needed to take part in higher education and a skilled workforce?
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    Human trafficking and forced labour: what perspectives to challenge exploitation?

    Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants, 2007
    Trafficking in human beings has become an increasingly important theme in immigration policy discussions in recent years. This briefing paper draws attention to positions being developed by politicians and policy makers across Europe for whom trafficking in human beings (THB) is regarded as more-or-less synonymous with irregular migration and the position of undocumented migrants.
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    Circular migration and development: trends, policy routes, and ways forward

    Migration Policy Institute, 2007
    Circular migration, the temporary or permanent return of migrants to their countries of origin, is high on the agenda of many policymakers in migrant-receiving countries, particularly in the West. This paper examines what circular migration is and what types of it exist. It looks at the extent of circular migration and at circulation among temporary migrants.
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    Demographic change and regional competitiveness: the effects of immigration and ageing

    Population Studies Centre, University of Waikato, 2007
    This paper focuses on the impact of population ageing and immigration on regional competitiveness, including innovation, entrepreneurship and productivity. The author presents empirical evidence that population ageing reduces regional competitiveness, while immigration – particularly of entrepreneurs and highly skilled workers to metropolitan areas – enhances competitiveness.
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    Place, social protection and migration in Bangladesh: a Londoni village in Biswanath

    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’ common to development discourse. The context is a ‘Londoni’ village (i.e. a village with high levels of transnational migration to the UK).
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    Multiple origins, uncertain destinies: Hispanics and the American future

    Committee on Population, National Academy of Sciences, 2006
    Hispanics are one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. population and are currently the nation's largest ethnic minority, and they will remain so for the foreseeable future.
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    Migrants' remittances and development: myths, rhetoric and realities

    International Organization for Migration, 2006
    Migrant remittances have become a focus of heightened attention in recent years. This paper discusses the level of remittances, both formal and informal, and their geographical distribution. It also discerns types and personal characteristics of migrants as remitters.

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