Migrating to Europe… UK introduced new quotas for foreign workers. Australian immigration minister urges Europe to integrate immigrants as citizens rather than as guest workers. Italian has seen a surge in North Africa migrants as a result of the ongoing crisis.
Remittance flows… Philippines reported a 8.2% increase in inflows in 2010. Remittances to Jamaica also increased by 6.5% in 2010 but were still lower than in 2008.
Detailed news:
- UK: High earners exempted from immigration cap (Feb. 15, 2011)
- Australia urges Europe to copy multiculture model (Feb. 17, 2011)
- Waves Of Migrants From African Unrest Land In Italy (Feb. 16, 2011)
- Philippines: 2010 remittances hit $18.76 B, up 8.2% (Feb. 15, 2011)
- Jamaica: Remittances Recover, But Still Below 2008 Levels (Feb. 18, 2011)
- Stagnant wages, immigration fuel Singapore squeeze (Feb. 17, 2011)
- Korean American Philanthropy Shows Great Potential (Feb. 17, 2011)
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