Global migration and urban expansion: an interview with Ambassador William L. Swing
Migration is one of the major defining factors of our time.
According to a new World Bank report, “Moving for Prosperity: Global Migration and Labor Markets,” some of the biggest gains in global welfare and economic development come from the movement of people between countries.
However, – and poses a challenge to the host communities and migrants alike.
As part of our Spring Meetings 2018 Interview Series, we spoke with Ambassador William L. Swing, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Watch the interview to learn more.