Immigration

Description:

The world is getting smaller and smaller. During this change in the world people are moving. Not only within a country but also between countries and even between continents. There are many aspects why people are moving like: war, politics, etc. (see enablers). Mostly the people are moving from western countries to other western countries or from eastern countries to western countries. They bring not only knowledge but also cultures and habits. The number of migrants is the highest in the Gulf States and the Arabic Emirates. The European_Union allows free movement between its members. Mostly people immigrating the EU and the USA. Immigration is an issue in the complete world as most of the migrants are looking for a better life and are not capable of keeping up in the "western world" Source[1]

Enablers:

• Political issues
• War
• Natural Disasters
• Job opportunities
• Wages
• Retirement
• Crime

Inhibitors:

• Culture
• Religion
• Social

Paradigms:

Old: No global world. No global knowledge.

New: People moving around continents. Knowledge shifting.

Web Resources:

[1] Overview of Migration Trends in Europe and Central Asia(1990–2004), The world bank group, http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTECA/Resources/257896-1167856389505/Migration_Chapter1.pdf