Migration and Development

What is the difference between inter-regional and intra-regional migration?

Inter-regional migration occurs between world regions, while intra-regional migration occurs within the same region.

What does HDI stand for?

Human Development Index.

What are remittances?

Money sent by migrants to family members in their home country.

Give one way migration promotes development.

Through remittances, skills transfer, investment or labour supply.

Why do high HDI countries attract migrants?

Better jobs, wages, healthcare, education and quality of life.

What is brain drain?

The loss of skilled workers from a country through emigration.

Name the four global flows linked to migration.

People, money, ideas and technology.

How are migration and development connected?

Development influences migration patterns, and migration can also increase development.