Swap Aid for Fewer Migrants, the French Way
Should the amount of aid that African countries receive from Europe be linked to their efforts to prevent their nationals moving to this continent?
"The positive effects of remittances -- reduction of poverty, improved food security, increased access to basic social services, increased investments -- are not well-documented for rural Africa," he said. "A major challenge for Africa is that large parts of the continent are cut off from remittances sent from relatively rich countries, as migration mostly takes place within African countries and regions. Another major challenge is the existence of a ... Full Story »
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