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Les idees emergents del Fòrum Barcelona 2004

> Human movements

     
 

· The challenge of integration as a source of change and
  development
· The local, bilateral and multilateral management of migrations
· The macrostructure of intellectual migration

 


The challenge of integration as a source of change and development The local, bilateral and multilateral management of migrations

Migrations are a key to change in both host societies and countries of origin. These changes should not be seen as a threat to the identity of host societies, but rather as an enrichment that will promote their development, as well as that of countries of origin.

Public management is essential for dealing with the complex nature of migratory flows. This management must address all levels and include all those involved, from cities to countries of origin. Migration policies based on policing concepts will not necessarily solve the problems resulting from migratory flows. In addition to devising creative approaches, there is a need to introduce strategies based on international cooperation through bilateral and multilateral agreements.

 

Good practices
The Farmers in Solidarity Foundation of Catalonia presented a project being carried out in conjunction with temporary workers who come to Catalonia for work. The project promotes development initiatives in their communities of origin based on the experience they have gained while working abroad.

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The macrostructure of intellectual migration

The brain drain is one of the major problems facing many developing countries, and leads to a loss of human and intellectual capital. Nevertheless, it can also have positive effects for both host countries and countries of origin, albeit in the long term.

 

 

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