South-South Migration : Emerging Patterns, Opportunities and Risks

This book covers the subject of migration and development of the emerging nations by capturing field experience and observation from research studies. It provides a robust catalogue of patterns and practical experiences and also explores new theoretical perspectives. In addition, the book highlights new policy directions for both sending and receiving countries relevant to making South-South migration more efficient, attractive and mutually beneficial.

South-South migration contributes significantly to the development of the emerging economies, the migration of receiving countries and, at the same time, generates a major share of remittance income flowing into the sending countries.

By capturing field experience and observations from a number of research studies, this book provides a robust catalogue of data, practical experience and analysis focused on the significant issues, risks and challenges that are associated with this evolving phenomenon in international migration. The book also critically explores new theoretical perspectives by highlighting new policy directions for both sending and receiving countries relevant to making South-South migration more efficient, attractive and mutually beneficial.