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Understanding Global Migration Factors

The document outlines the concepts of migration, including internal and international migration, and the various political, economic, social, and environmental factors that drive these movements. It discusses the positive and negative impacts of migration on both host countries and countries of origin, highlighting aspects such as job creation, cultural diversity, and economic disadvantages. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding push and pull factors in migration dynamics.

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Understanding Global Migration Factors

The document outlines the concepts of migration, including internal and international migration, and the various political, economic, social, and environmental factors that drive these movements. It discusses the positive and negative impacts of migration on both host countries and countries of origin, highlighting aspects such as job creation, cultural diversity, and economic disadvantages. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding push and pull factors in migration dynamics.

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GLOBAL

MIGRATION
IVY BAYANGDAN/TED
AGENDA
OBJECTIVES

Define migration and its different concepts


Analyze the political, economic, cultural,
and social factors underlying the global
movements of people
MIGRATION

-crossing the boundary of a


political or administrative unit for
certain minimum period (Boyle et
al. 1998)
-the movement of people from
one place to another with the
purpose of changing their
residence, either temporary or
permanently
INTERNAL MIGRATION

-the movement of people


from one area such as a
province, a district, or
municipality to another
within one country
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION

-the movement of
persons away from their
place of usual residence
and across an
international border to a
country of which they are
not nationals
FACTORS OF GLOBAL
MIGRATION
ECONOMIC MIGRATION
-moving to find employment
or to follow a particular
career path

SOCIAL MIGRATION
-moving somewhere for a
better quality of life or to be
closer to family or friends
FACTORS OF GLOBAL
MIGRATION
POLITICAL MIGRATION
-moving to escape political
persecution or war
ENVIRONMENTAL
CAUSES
-natural disasters such as
floods, earthquakes, and
others
PUSH & PULL FACTORS OF
MIGRATION

PUSH FACTORS PULL FACTORS


-the negative -the positive reasons
reasons why why people go to a
people leave from desired destination
an area of origin of choice
POSITIVE IMPACTS OF
MIGRATION ON HOST COUNTRIES
Job vacancies and skills gaps can be
filled
Economic growth can be sustained
Services to an ageing population can
be maintained when there are
insufficient young people locally
Immigrants bring energy and
innovation
Host countries are enriched by
cultural diversity
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF
MIGRATION ON HOST COUNTRIES
Depression of wages may occur,
especially in lower paid jobs
Migrants may be exploited
Ease of movement may facilitate
organized crime and people
trafficking
Unemployment may rise if there are
unrestricted numbers of incomers
Large movements of people lead to
more security monitoring
POSITIVE IMPACTS OF
MIGRATION ON COUNTRIES OF
ORIGIN
Developing countries benefit from
remittances
Unemployment is reduced, and young
migrants enhance their life prospects

Returning migrants bring savings,


skills and international contacts
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF
MIGRATION ON COUNTRIES OF
ORIGIN
Economic disadvantage through the
loss of young workers
Loss of highly trained people,
especially health workers

Social problems for children left


behind or growing up without a wider
family circle
QUESTIONS OR
CLARIFICATIONS?
Call to Action

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