Examining how migration affects sustainable development and drives growth and social change
Our research examines the link between selective migration (brain drain) and economic development, focusing on how skills acquisition can create sustainable solutions.
Rising Irregular Migration and Its Challenges
Irregular migration from low-income countries to wealthier nations is also rising, driven by youth seeking better opportunities but lacking the necessary skills for local and global labour markets.
Proposed Solutions: Vocational Training and Legal Migration Pathways
To address this, we propose connecting vocational training programs with international migration pathways. By equipping young people with skills in high-demand sectors, we offer a viable alternative to risky migration. This approach links skills acquisition with legal migration opportunities, reducing irregular migration and fostering local development. By creating pathways for both internal mobility within countries and legal migration abroad, we aim to empower youth, reduce brain drain, and promote sustainable economic growth, creating a win-win situation for both migrants and their countries of origin.
Michel Tenikue (LM), Joël Machado (LM), Narcisse Cha’ngom (LM), Rana Comertpai (LM)
