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What is one of the main reasons people migrate according to the concept of global migration?
Why is global migration crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
What is a common thread among various types of migration?
What is a potential positive impact of global migration?
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What is a category of migrants that moves due to environmental factors?
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What is the primary reason why the 2030 Agenda is well placed to reflect and exploit the links between migration and development?
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What is the definition of a migrant according to the International Organization for Migration?
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What is the category of migrants that includes asylum seekers and refugees?
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What is the characteristic of the 2030 Agenda that makes it a useful platform to assess the impact of migration and human mobility on a range of development issues?
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What is the relationship between migration and development, according to the 2030 Agenda?
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Study Notes
Understanding Global Migration
- Global migration is a complex phenomenon that affects various aspects of daily life, including economic, social, security, and cultural aspects.
Importance of Global Migration to Sustainable Development Goals
- Global migration contributes significantly to economic and social development, making it key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The 2030 Agenda recognizes migration as a dimension of development and acknowledges its importance to sustainable development.
Categories of Migrants
- There are two main categories of migrants:
- Labor (or economic) migrants: those who move for economic opportunities, including family reunification.
- Forced Migrants: asylum seekers and refugees who move to escape conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violations.
Drivers of Migration
- Economic opportunities: some people move in search of labor or economic opportunities.
- Family reunification: some people move to join family members.
- Education: some people move to study.
- Conflict and persecution: some people move to escape conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violations.
- Climate change and natural disasters: some people move in response to the adverse effects of climate change, natural disasters, or other environmental factors.
Definition of a Migrant
- According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a migrant is any person who moves or has moved across an international border or within a state away from their habitual place of residence.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of global migration as an international phenomenon, its importance to the Sustainable Development Goals, and the main drivers of migration. It covers the categories and examples of migrants and its impact on economic, social, and security aspects.
