Overview
Challenges long-standing theories relating to migration and positive development
Exposes the differing and unequal effects of migration between different countries
Combines theoretical constructions of migration with empirical findings, rendering it relevant to arenas of research, policy and practice
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This book investigates the long-term impact of migration on development, engaging in a thorough analysis of the pertinent factors in migration. Migration scholars and stakeholders have long placed emphasis on the necessity of migration for development. At the heart of this book is the question: Has migration made development necessary, or is it the other way around? While existing literature is predominantly occupied with positive impressions about the migration-development nexus, this book challenges associated pervasive generalizations about the impact of migration, indicating that migration has not impacted all regions equally. This volume thus grapples with the different extents to which migration has impacted development by delving into the social costs that migrants often pay in the long run. With empirical support, this book proffers that some countries are becoming over-dependent on migration.
An excellent resource for both policymakers working on migration policy, and scholars in international relations, migration and development studies, this book presents a range of innovative ideas in relation to the remittance-development nexus.
Reviews
“The book is recommended. It is thought-provoking, well-researched and a good read. For those researching international migration, political science, economics, international relations, development and governance, the volume offers useful information and insights.” (Saleh Shahriar, Journal of Contemporary Asia, April 15, 2020)
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Md. Shahidul Haque has been serving as Foreign Secretary (Senior Secretary) of the Government of Bangladesh since 2013. He was the Chair of the 9th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD). Mr. Haque served at the IOM on lien from the Government of Bangladesh, occupying several senior positions in field offices and the Headquarters in Geneva. Mr. Haque obtained an M A (International Relations) from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in USA (1988) and was awarded Honourable Mention for Robert B. Steward Prize for high academic achievement. He stood First Class both in Masters and Honours, in Social Welfare from the University of Dhaka. He was also awarded the Dhaka University Chancellor’s Award, the Grants Commission Award and the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for his outstanding academic accomplishment.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Migration Myth in Policy and Practice
Book Subtitle: Dreams, Development and Despair
Authors: AKM Ahsan Ullah, Md Shahidul Haque
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1754-9
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-1753-2Published: 02 January 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-1756-3Published: 02 January 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-1754-9Published: 01 January 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 221
Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour
Topics: Political Economy/Economic Systems, Migration, Social/Human Development Studies, Development Policy