Labor mobility and technology diffusion: A new concept and its application to rural Southeast Asia

Hübler, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.asieco.2015.06.007

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“…From the perspective of knowledge and technology 7.1 Diffusion and adoption of new technology New knowledge, entrepreneurial attitudes and innovations in technology brought back by returning migrants are all expected to contribute to economic development in their home country. Several studies have indicated that the presence of highly skilled workers leads to technological diffusion and productivity improvement (Le and Bodman, 2011;Hornung, 2014;Hübler, 2015). Tech-savvy workers transfer the knowledge they obtained from working overseas to their sending countries, which have mutual skills recognition schemes to promote technical development at the regional level.…”

Section: Sustainable Development In Thailandmentioning

confidence: 99%

Migration and sustainable development in Thailand

Bhula-or

2020

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Purpose Previous studies have focused on migration and development from an economic perspective. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate sustainable migration and development in an integrative manner, including economic, social and environmental perspectives linking theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach A framework of migration and sustainable development was developed in a structured and integrative manner, and the shift in migration and development patterns in Thailand was examined from an empirical and theoretical standpoint. Findings Migration contributes to Thailand’s economy in many ways. Migrant workers help to grow the economy, especially in labor-intensive sectors. This helps reduced income inequalities at the household level through remittances. Climate change will enhance migration, especially from neighboring countries and within Thailand itself, thus helping to reduce poverty and income inequality. Possible economic gains from migration, as well as circulating workers and international retirement migrants are highlighted. Research limitations/implications Only studies published in English or Thai were included, which may have resulted in the omission of some research. A need for rethinking policy design and implementation as a source of sustainable development is required. Originality/value Despite the recent influences of political and environmental changes, there has previously been no analysis of migration and sustainable development in Thailand in a structured and integrative manner as in this study. The impact of migration on the diffusion of new technology and brain drain issues was also addressed.

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Section: Sustainable Development In Thailandmentioning

confidence: 99%