GM: 1.b Promote Growth, Stability, Development

Question 1

Stability

Answer 1

• remittances are a source of foreign exchange (contribute to the economic stability of recipient country)
• returning migrants have new ideas and values to contribute to peacebuilding
• balance age structure and population growth

Question 2

Development

Answer 2

• skills and knowledge gained can benefit countries of origin
• migrants create networks (diaspora)
• increased flow of skills, values and ideas

Question 3

Growth

Answer 3

• GDP and tax base can be boosted
• stimulate local economies in host country
• fill skill gaps
• supplement household income and provide funds for local investment

Question 4

Diaspora

Question 5

Migration and Development

Answer 5

• migration can contribute significantly to development
• inequalities in development can cause migration

Question 6

Migrant remittances

Answer 6

• measuring international migration linked to development
• improved financial framework
• provide official and accurate figures
• greatest impact on LIDCs and EDs GDP compared to ACs

Question 7

HDI

Answer 7

• human development index
• measures development
• includes life expectancy, education, GDP per capita