International migration

The Programme of Action emphasized that international migration is both affected by and affects development. It urged countries to address the root causes of migration, especially those related to poverty, and to encourage greater cooperation and dialogue between countries of origin and destination, in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges of migration for development, and to facilitate reintegration of returning migrants. It also emphasized that countries of both origin and destination should strive to make staying in one’s own country a viable choice for all people.

Related Subject(s): Population and Demography