For the first time in my life I woke up on a Good Friday to check my email and found a message from René Plaetevoet, Director of December18/Radio1812, that the organization was closing down due to the lack of success in “securing sufficient financial support to put the organization back on a professional level, i.e. [...]

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 [...]

Along the past week here are some interesting news relating to youth, volunteerism and migration and development that i came across: Castro Says Migration Policy to Be Eased Volunteer contributions to peace and development UNV chief sees youth as engaged actors of development Gov’t challenged to prioritise youth education, employment Rethinking Growth and the Green [...]

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 [...]

Cameroon Electoral Board Prepares for Diaspora Vote (July 21, 2011) US: Deportations Of Immigrants Hits Record Number Under Obama Administration (July 22, 2011) Philippines looks for solution to Saudi Arabia’s new labour policy (July 22, 2011) Uganda: Government plans stringent migration policies (July 21, 2011) Diaspora fund is key to Nigeria’s short term investment drive [...]