Skilled Labour Migration from Developing Countries: Study on South and Southern Africa
- Geneva: International Labour Organisation, 2002.
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lnternational migration of skilled persons has assumed increased importance in recent years reflecting the impact of globalisation, revival of growth in the world economy and the explosive growth in the information and communications technology (ICT). A number of developed countries have liberalized their policies for the admission of highly skilled professionals. The problem lies in that this demand is largely met by developing countries, triggering an exodus of their skilled personnel. While some amount of mobility is obviously necessary if developing countries are to integrate into the global economy, a large outflow of skilled persons poses the threat of a 'brain drain', which can adversely impact growth and development.
