International Migrant Remittances and their Role in Development

Straubhaar, Thomas; Vadean, Florin

doi:10.1787/9789264013896-3-en

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“…Even though there are concerns that rural migrants may bring poverty and other social issues to the city, the fact is that most of the workers in Hanoi's industrial parks are migrants from rural areas [62]. Remittances also play a very important role in development and poverty reduction for migrants' origins [63]. From the perspective of city authorities, migrants should be perceived as a great potential labor source for the growing industry rather than problems to the city.…”

Section: Policy Implicationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Built-up Area Change Analysis in Hanoi Using Support Vector Machine Classification of Landsat Multi-Temporal Image Stacks and Population Data

Nong

Fox

Miura

et al. 2015

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Abstract:In 1986, the Government of Vietnam implemented free market reforms known as Doi Moi (renovation) that provided private ownership of farms and companies, and encouraged deregulation and foreign investment. Since then, the economy of Vietnam has achieved rapid growth in agricultural and industrial production, construction and housing, and exports and foreign investments, each of which have resulted in momentous landscape transformations. One of the most evident changes is urbanization and an accompanying loss of agricultural lands and open spaces. These rapid changes pose enormous challenges for local populations as well as planning authorities. Accurate and timely data on changes in built-up urban environments are essential for supporting sound urban development. In this study, we applied the Support Vector Machine classification (SVM) to multi-temporal stacks of Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) and Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) images from 1993 to 2010 to quantify changes in built-up areas. The SVM classification algorithm produced a highly accurate map of land cover change with an overall accuracy of 95%. The study showed that most urban expansion occurred in the periods 2001-2006 and 2006-2010. The analysis was strengthened by the incorporation of population and other socio-economic data. This study provides state authorities a means to examine correlations between urban growth, spatial expansion, and other socio-economic factors in order to not only assess patterns of urban growth but also become aware of potential environmental, social, and

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Section: Policy Implicationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Built-up Area Change Analysis in Hanoi Using Support Vector Machine Classification of Landsat Multi-Temporal Image Stacks and Population Data

Nong

Fox

Miura

et al. 2015

Land

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“…4 Only mutual recognition of dual citizenship with Spain. 5 For a more detailed overview see Straubhaar and Vadean (2006). 6 This is the so-called 'Dutch disease' effect.…”

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“…6 If the rising demand falls on tradable goods, this can increase imports and generate (or aggravate) trade balance deficits. Straubhaar and Vadean (2006) assess the importance of the political and macroeconomic environment for the promotion of investments in the home country, from both remittances and other sources. Productive investment does not depend on the households' income improvement, but rather on economic and political stability, market infrastructure, interest rates, stock prices, and macroeconomic policies.…”

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confidence: 99%

Migrants and Markets : Perspectives from Economics and the Other Social Sciences

Kolb¹,

Egbert²

2008

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A m s t e r d A m U n i v e r s i t y P r e s s Migrants and Markets Perspectives from Economics and the Other Social Sciencesholger kolb & henrik egbert (eds.) Migrants and MarketsIMISCOE is a Network of Excellence uniting over 500 researchers from various institutes that specialise in migration studies across Europe. Networks of Excellence are cooperative research ventures that were created by the European Commission to help overcome the fragmentation of international studies. They amass a crucial source of knowledge and expertise to help inform European leadership today.Since its foundation in 2004, IMISCOE has advanced an integrated, multidisciplinary and globally comparative research programme to address the themes specified in its name, short for: International Migration, Integration and Social Cohesion in Europe. IMISCOE members come from all branches of the economic and social sciences, the humanities and law. The Network draws from existing studies and advances innovative lines of inquiry key to European policymaking and governance. Priority is placed on developing a theoretical design to promote new research and offer practical alternatives for sound policy.The IMISCOE-Amsterdam University Press Series was created to make the Network's findings and results available to researchers, policymakers, the media and the public at large. High-quality manuscripts authored by IMISCOE members and cooperating partners are published in one of four distinct series.Research Reports Dissertations TextbooksThe RESEARCH series presents empirical and theoretical scholarship addressing issues of international migration, integration and social cohesion in Europe. Authored by experts in the field, the works provide a rich reference source for researchers and other concerned parties.The REPORTS series responds to needs for knowledge within IMISCOE's mandated fields of migration research. Compiled by leading specialists, the works disseminate succinct and timely information for European policymakers, practitioners and other stakeholders.The DISSERTATIONS series showcases select PhD monographs written by IMISCOE doctoral candidates. The works span an array of fields within studies of international migration, integration and social cohesion in Europe.The TEXTBOOKS series produces manuals, handbooks and other didactic tools developed by specialists in migration studies. The works are used within the IMISCOE training programme and for educational purposes by academic institutes worldwide.IMISCOE Policy Briefs and more information on the Network can be found at www.imiscoe.org. Migrants and Markets

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“…Moreover, a significant proportion of the related literature indicates that remittances are used for mixed reasons, such as consumption, housing, purchasing of land, financial saving and productive investment. However, it is argued that remittances, even when not invested, can have an important multiplier effect: initially they stimulate retail sales, then further demands for goods and services, which then stimulate employment and output (Straubhaar & Vadean 2005).…”

Section: Economic Consequencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Migration from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe: Past Developments, Current Status and Future Potentials

Bommes¹,

Fassman²,

Sievers³

2014

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International Migrant Remittances and their Role in Development

Cited by 44 publications

References 20 publications

Built-up Area Change Analysis in Hanoi Using Support Vector Machine Classification of Landsat Multi-Temporal Image Stacks and Population Data

Built-up Area Change Analysis in Hanoi Using Support Vector Machine Classification of Landsat Multi-Temporal Image Stacks and Population Data

Migrants and Markets : Perspectives from Economics and the Other Social Sciences

Migration from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe: Past Developments, Current Status and Future Potentials

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