Sustainable Development Goals and Migration

This book explores the complexities and dilemmas of migration in contemporary society,its interrelations with development,and the role of policies and sustainable development goals in addressing these issues. It offers insights into the impact of migration on international relations,labour market outcomes,gender,youth,and education,and discusses the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on migration and SDGs.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 226 pages
\n Publication date: 24 December 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of migration in contemporary society, exploring its profound connections with development. It presents a multifaceted examination of the complexities and dilemmas surrounding migration, shedding light on the shifting theoretical and historical perspectives on this global phenomenon. Moreover, it examines the crucial role of policies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by migration.

The volume views migration as a catalyst for enhancing human development outcomes, encompassing a wide range of issues such as labor migration, the pursuit of decent work, migration and transnationalism, remittances, social networks, and capital. The chapters highlight the central focus of the SDGs and their relevance in safeguarding the rights of migrants, supporting livelihoods, and promoting health. They also provide insights into regional and international cooperation on policies for migration, social growth, and protection, as well as citizenship.

Through comparative analyses of data, trends, and development indicators, along with various case studies, this volume examines the multifaceted impact of migration on international relations, labor market outcomes, gender, youth, and education. It also delves into the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on migration and its profound effects on the ongoing discussions on migration and SDGs.

Packed with rich empirical data, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of migration and diaspora studies, development studies, refugee studies, public policy and governance, international relations, political studies, political economy, sociology, and South Asian Studies. It offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the complex interplay between migration and development, providing valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars alike.

\n Weight: 376g\n
Dimension: 265 x 236 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367365400\n \n