Brain Drain“Brain drain” or human capital flight is the emigration of trained and skilled individuals ("human capital") to other countries. It refers to the emigration of doctors, engineers, researchers and teachers to more favourable environments. “Brain Drain” is therefore a potentially serious barrier to economic growth, development and poverty reduction in developing countries.Scientists, engineers, academics and physicians, who have been trained with little available resources in the hope of a better future in their countries, desert and flee....
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Brain Drain
Brain DrainBrain Drain is considered a problem of extreme importance for many developing countries. The concept of "brain drain" indicates the “flight” of resources in the form of human capital, especially the migration of skilled professionals. A large number of highly educated individuals from developing countries work in North America and Western Europe.The migration of academics, scientists and other experts with high skills, from developing countries to Europe and North America has reached alarming proportions. A recent World Bank report estimated...
Brain Drain
“Brain Drain”The reasons why skilled and talented people emigrate from developing countries are:A- Push factors1) Under employment/ full unemployment2) Economic under development3) Low wages/salaries4) Lack of research centres and other facilities5) Discrimination in appointment and promotion/ corruption6) Poor working facilities and lack of satisfactory working conditions7) Lack of scientific tradition and culture8) Unsuitable institution9) Desire for a better life/ better living standards10) Desire for higher qualification and recognitionB- Pull...
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