Young people are on the move. Improvements in transportation, technology
development and increased international trade, as well as issues such as
unemployment, war, health and economic hardship have prompted more young people
to migrate within and across national borders in search of work, education and
a better quality of life. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates
that young people between 15 and 30 years of age account for about one-third of
all migrants
Nearly all young people are affected by migration in some way. Some are
migrants themselves or are considering migrating abroad or within their home
country. Others experience migration through the departure of friends or family
members, and still others, in receiving countries, encounter the political
debate on immigration and integration policies in their country and may
experience cohabitation with new immigrants. Young people are major
stakeholders in migration and yet youth are largely absent in the debate on
international migration policies and the effects of migration on
development.
The World Bank International Essay Competition 2011 would like to hear your
views on the opportunities, challenges and implications of youth
migration.
The essay competition is currently accepting essay and
video entries on the topic of Youth Migration. Deadline is March 17, 2011. All
entries must be submitted online : www.essaycompetition.org.
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