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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Fred Gatlin
3.9
by Fred Gatlin - Dec. 22, 2008

This is an interesting story about a possible means of dealing with immigration. That method is providing more assistance to nations who will limit immigrations. This story includes other immigration problems. This story is a must read.

We should all know that solving immigration is not as easy building a wall.

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