Rethinking Urban Migration: Policy Options for Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean
Matías Busso,
Paul E. Carrillo,
Juan Pablo Chauvin
Abstract:The potential challenges associated with migration to cities have justifiably received much attention. But they may obscure the significant opportunities that migration also offers for receiving communities seeking to boost economic development. This report is an invitation to rethink urban migration, paying due attention to the opportunities for local economies that emerge with the arrival of both internal and international migrants and encouraging policymakers to capitalize on them. By tailoring policies to … Show more
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