migrationled
Migrationled is a term used to describe policies, strategies, and research that aim to harness international migration as a driver of development in both countries of origin and destination. It frames migration not only as a movement of people but as a policy instrument capable of influencing economic growth, skills formation, and social resilience.
The concept encompasses governance approaches that coordinate migration with education, labor markets, and investment. It includes
Mechanisms through which migrationled effects can materialize include remittances and migrant investments, transfer of knowledge and
Applications and examples are context-specific; origin countries may use migrationled strategies to diversify funding for education,
Critics warn of risks such as brain drain or reliance on volatile remittances, and stress the need