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International migration has been widely recognized as a vital element in the development process. For many countries and regions, international migration is also an influential component affecting population growth and social and economic efforts. This Concise Report reviews selected aspects of international migration and development. Its discussion includes the relationship between international migration and population dynamics; an examination of Governments' views on international migration; issues related to documented and undocumented migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers; international labour migration; and the complex interrelationship between international migration and development.
