This report describes Government views and policy priorities related to immigration and emigration, and how these have evolved along with changing international migration patterns for 196 countries. It provides information on levels and trends in international migration, policies to influence the level of immigration, policies to promote immigration of highly skilled workers, policies to foster the integration of migrants into the host society, including naturalization policies, and other policies designed by Governments in countries of origin, such as policies on emigration, acceptance of dual citizenship, policies to encourage the return of citizens, and measures to promote involvement of diaspora in countries of origin. It also discusses issues related to irregular migration, human trafficking and refugees.
1. Trends in international migration -- 2. Immigration policies -- 3. Policies to encourage integration, naturalization and return of migrants -- 4. Emigration policies -- 5. Irregular migration, human trafficking and refugees.

107 p. : graphs, tables

Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-107).
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9789211515121
9789210564274 (eISBN)