Description
Emigration States analyzes the complex relationship between migration policy and development strategy in Asia-Pacific nations. Matt Withers investigates how governments in this dynamic region leverage emigration as a tool for economic growth, remittance generation, and human capital development.
The book explores state-level policymaking mechanisms that regulate and facilitate labor migration, considering both sending and receiving country perspectives. Withers examines how nations balance emigration benefits—including foreign exchange earnings and skills transfer—against concerns about brain drain and labor shortages. The Element provides insights into bilateral agreements, diaspora engagement programs, and migration governance frameworks that shape regional mobility patterns.
Through empirical analysis of Asia-Pacific case studies, this work demonstrates how migration-development policies reflect broader geopolitical and economic interests. It contributes to understanding the critical role of state institutions in managing one of the defining features of contemporary global development.
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