Ecuadorian?Migrants?as?Sources?of?Investment?and?Human?Capital?
- Authors
- Quito Erazo, Edwin Bladimir
- Format
- MasterThesis
- Status
- publishedVersion
- Description
A country is more than just its borders and geographical boundaries, its natural resources, or even the people who live within these boundaries. It is also the people who have left seeking opportunity elsewhere around the globe; yet still maintain ties and responsibilities to the country they left behind. These people, in a sense, active citizens of their new countries as well as the nations they left behind, represent opportunities and possibilities that the home countries can tap into, develop and nurture into resources for not only investment, but also talent and globally honed skills. These migrants represent a significant and multifaceted source of human capital. In the 21st century globalization has changed the dynamics of modern society. Migration has become a transnational theme which demands more study not only to analyze the role that migrants play in their national economies, but also the political, social and scientific contribution that migrants can. Ecuador has become a great example of the response of governments to address the trends of Ecuadorians migrating to other countries. This thesis is a policy paper, which describes and analyzes the case of Ecuador?s migration. This policy paper is divided in three main parts: 1) Causes of migration, 2) The Rise of Rafael Correa, 3) Programs and Policies to bring the Ecuadorians back. I start explaining the political history of the country followed by the drivers and context of migration. Then, I describe the rise of President Correa and his intentions. I also analyze the programs implemented by President Rafael Correa towards migrants, their success and shortcomings. In addition to those programs I provide qualitative figures to support the successes and shortcomings of the programs. I finish by providing some policy recommendations to improve the current strategies and develop more effective programs. What policies has the Ecuadorian government has adopted to foster the development of human capital development within the Ecuadorian migrant population living abroad. In the late 90?s Ecuador experienced one of the worst economic crises in its history, spurring a massive migration of thousands of its citizens abroad, resulting in a brain drain. Since 2006, the government under President Rafael Correa has focused its attention on the demands of the migrant community by establishing various programs to benefit them. These programs have generated opportunities for active participation for these migrants within the country?s decision-making processes and engendering better relations between the migrant community, the government and their families.
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Language
- eng
- Topic
- MIGRACI?N
INVESTIGACI?N DEMOGR?FICA
POL?TICA MIGRATORIA
POL?TICA GUBERNAMENTAL
ECUADOR
- Repository
- Repositorio SENESCYT
- Rights
- openAccess
- License