Global migration, by the numbers | World Economic Forum
Jan 10, 2020 · With many people moving to the region for work, migrants make up the majority of the population in GCC countries with the exception of Oman and Saudi Arabia. With the total number of refugees the highest on record, Turkey was the biggest host nation for the fifth consecutive year, taking in millions of refugees, particularly from Syria.
We need to get better at integrating migrants into our cities.
Oct 25, 2017 · Migrants Organise is one such platform, which has been developing leaders and providing channels for the organised participation of migrants and refugees in UK public life. Policy reforms: City agencies can help identify the relevant priorities for integration, and tailor policies to overcome urban infrastructure and services challenges ...
Migration is a global strategic asset. We must not undermine it
May 29, 2024 · The current data shows around 281 million international migrants — around 3.6% of the global population. International remittances reached around $831 billion in 2022, and migrants are often dynamic and active contributors to their new countries. As the global order shifts, we risk undermining migration and its critical role in the global ...
The biggest issues facing migrants today - and what we can do to …
Nov 12, 2016 · Second, I would like to see a global governance system that qualifies people professionally. One hurdle that still remains for migrants is coming to a new country where their qualifications are not recognized. On top of this type of structural barrier, we know that immigrants face discrimination and bias, which impacts their work and well-being.
International migration, in 5 charts | World Economic Forum
Feb 21, 2020 · There is widespread misinformation about international migrants and migration, especially in Europe and North America. The United States, Germany and Saudi Arabia are the top destinations for international migrants. Most international migrants in Asia and Africa move within the region in which they were born.
Which countries do migrants want to move to? | World Economic …
Nov 22, 2017 · And where do they want to go? The US primarily: one in five potential migrants named the country as their preferred destination. Meanwhile, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Saudi Arabia appeal to at least 25 million adults each. Roughly 20 countries attract more than two-thirds of all potential migrants worldwide.
These charts show how migration is changing our cities
Oct 25, 2017 · Eight of the 15 said that one of the biggest issues was migrants not speaking the language of their new city, and the challenge this posed to their successful integration. While access to employment and the labour market is a challenge in all cities, 11 of them cited employment-related issues that must be addressed.
Migrants sent home $800 billion remittances to these countries in …
Feb 2, 2023 · The growth in remittances is evidence of migrants helping their families back home in troubled financial times, boosted by the reopening of businesses in host nations that had been forced to close by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the World Bank.
10 ways countries can help refugees integrate | World Economic …
May 27, 2016 · For example, in Sweden migrants are matched to localities based on their overall profile, including their education level and work experience, and in New Zealand, although family or ethnic links are the first factor considered, educational and employment opportunities are considered when there is a choice between resettlement areas.
Why migration is a model for sustainable development for all
Jan 15, 2024 · A more sustainable development model that benefits migrants, countries of origin and destination. IOM cannot and should not do this alone. To realize these benefits, we need partnerships with and the active involvement of all stakeholders, especially the private sector, including employers, recruitment agencies and training institutions.