International Migration and National Development in sub-Saharan Africa ─ Viewpoints and Policy Initiatives in the Countries of Origin

Fourteen international academics and researchers contribute 14 chapters exploring the link between international migration and national development, as seen from the perspective of countries of origin in the South, and aiming to counterbalance the northern bias in the current practice of policy making. The book is the output of a research project by the same name, undertaken by the Dutch government in collaboration with the Human Resources Development Centre at Lagos, Nigeria. The text identifies the dominant view and policy initiatives in the different countries of sub-Saharan Africa; compares how these relate to migration policies in other regions of the world--the Philippines, Mexico, and China--that have considerable experience in managing migration and using diasporas as a motor for development; and explores how consistent migration policies--particularly international labor migration--could contribute toward poverty alleviation. For academics, researchers, and policy makers. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Aderanti Adepoju received his PhD in Demography from the London School of Economics in 1973. He was appointed Professor at the University of Ife in 1980, and Research Professor and later Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1988. As economist, demographer and development specialist, he has served as a consultant or team leader for missions and research activities on migration and regional integration for several international development agencies. He has published numerous books, monographs and scientific articles on international migration and regional integration in Africa.Ton van Naerssen is an Associate Professor in Development Geography at the Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands. He is co-ordinator of the Urban and Regional Development research programme and a masters-level programme: Globalisation, Migration and Development. He is currently co-editing another book, Global Migration and Development (Routledge, forthcoming).Annelies Zoomers is Professor in Human Geography, International Development Studies, at Utrecht University and Professor of International Migration at Radboud University (Nijmegen). She graduated in Human Geography of Developing Countries at Utrecht University in 1984 and received her PhD from the University of Nijmegen in 1988. She has published extensively on development issues and sustainable livelihood, land policies, tourism and migration.