Recent migration research emphasizes the development potential of migration in both sending and receiving countries. These studies provide compelling evidence of the positive effect migration can have on poverty reduction, gender equality, health, education and the environment. However, other studies highlight the negative impact migration can have on sending countries, including issues associated with the [...]

Last month when i told my friend Bobby that August 2011, will mark a year since i left Ghana, he requested to make a pictures-to-video compilation for me. Its exciting to share his final work. Thanks Bobby and many blessings in your life ahead! Moments in a Journey               [...]

Along the past week here are some interesting news relating to youth and migration and development. I came across. News about the recent food crises –a rather unpopular area I find interest in was also a striking issue to feel concern about: Regional conference on migration in Africa opens UK opens its doors to exceptionally [...]

My experience studying in Sweden is worth sharing. It’s been interesting to compare my education in Sweden which has lasted almost a year, with my over twenty-year educational experience in Ghana. In 2009, I applied for a couple of graduate programs in the Netherlands, Norway and France but was not accepted. I was discouraged after [...]

20 June is the 10th International Refugee Day, marking 60 years of refugee protection under the Geneva Convention. Everyday thousands of people including vulnerable people like women and children flee their homes to find safety in another host community or country as refugees. Reflecting on this year’s World Refugee Day, I could say that 2011 [...]