Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Immigration: global problems and opportunities
In American homes the word immigration is typically preceded by the word “illegal”. Americans generally think it refers to the large number of undocumented Latinos living within the nation’s borders. However it is a topic of peoples and governments around the world – and it does not necessary involve the USA or Mexico.
This week the online version of this blog, which is a weekly e-zine (if you want to read it hurry as it is only archived for three weeks) has a special focus on global migration. As editor, I was amazed to see the magnitude of the situation.
From potential weak damns in China to housing in Libya, the entire world seems to have some sort of impact from incoming or outgoing populations.
Some countries welcome the new arrivals. Others struggle to meet infrastructure upgrades. Others want to close their borders.
Regardless of the countries involved, the most prevalent reason seems to be that migrating populations seek to live in a wealthier country. They want to experience the opportunities afforded to them by a more robust economy or the simple fact that food, water, and housing is more plentiful.
Political reasons are another large factor. Many people are seeking to get out from under oppression while others look to expand their own self-worth through a friendlier government.
MBC Global does not take any political stand on this or any other issue. We do, however, encourage you to empower yourself with global information to have as complete an understanding of this issue as possible. ¶ 1/15/2008
In American homes the word immigration is typically preceded by the word “illegal”. Americans generally think it refers to the large number of undocumented Latinos living within the nation’s borders. However it is a topic of peoples and governments around the world – and it does not necessary involve the USA or Mexico.This week the online version of this blog, which is a weekly e-zine (if you want to read it hurry as it is only archived for three weeks) has a special focus on global migration. As editor, I was amazed to see the magnitude of the situation.
From potential weak damns in China to housing in Libya, the entire world seems to have some sort of impact from incoming or outgoing populations.
Some countries welcome the new arrivals. Others struggle to meet infrastructure upgrades. Others want to close their borders.
Regardless of the countries involved, the most prevalent reason seems to be that migrating populations seek to live in a wealthier country. They want to experience the opportunities afforded to them by a more robust economy or the simple fact that food, water, and housing is more plentiful.
Political reasons are another large factor. Many people are seeking to get out from under oppression while others look to expand their own self-worth through a friendlier government.
MBC Global does not take any political stand on this or any other issue. We do, however, encourage you to empower yourself with global information to have as complete an understanding of this issue as possible. ¶ 1/15/2008
