Migration is not a threat

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

A German study encouraging a change of policy regarding immigration

Photo Denis Bocquet CC BY-2.0
Photo Denis Bocquet CC BY-2.0
Photo Denis Bocquet CC BY-2.0

The German University of Osnabrück released a study calling on decision-makers to see migration as an opportunity rather than a threat. The paper argues that migration from developing countries to wealthier ones can contribute to social and economic development in origin countries, through the transfer of money, and newly acquired knowledge, the authors explain. But target countries can also benefit from immigrants. Areas with high immigration rates have always been centres of innovation and productivity.

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Germany