Brain+Drain

Emily Many people who leave the poor and developing countries are considered to be smart and educated citizens of that particular country. Many people think that once immigrants leave their home country it only causes problems for them. These problems occur for migrant workers in the host countries, because they may have problems getting a job, abuse of human rights, the unfair payment and the constant discrimination towards the immigrants who are migrant workers. But, what happens to the immigrants’ home country once their citizens leave? They are faced with the problem known as brain drain, this happens when a country loses skilled and educated citizens that go elsewhere looking for better opportunities. There re two main consequences of this. Firstly, deals with the countries economy and secondly it deals the education for the citizens. [|a] Brain drain has become a constant and enormous issue that is occurring world-wide. It has a great impact on our economic future. For example, “In Africa Since 1990, Africa has been losing 20,000 professionals annually” (//International Organization for Migration.)// For Africa to grow and develop into a better economy and have a stronger society it needs the support, help and ideas from its intelligent members. “In 25 years, Africa will be empty of brains”(//Tebeje, Ainalem).// This statistic implies if we do not do something fast about this consequential issue, then our world will be faced with an even bigger issue and it will be even harder for Africa to develop a better future for its citizens and economy. Brain drain is an issue that needs to be solved so our world’s economy will be able to grow. Brain drain also affects the education and people system. For example in Albania at the University of Tirana, over 40% of the teachers have left the country for better jobs. (UNESCO). If there is no one to teach, then how will people learn? If intelligent people leave their country, the brain drain phenomenon will continue to grow. If something is not done then people will become less educated, unsuccessful and unable to contribute to society. Eventually, there may be no one to carry on the country’s society efficiently and effectively. Some countries, such as China have already begun to fight back against brain drain. They have begun to encourage their citizens to stay due to the vast variety of job opportunities.(Jones). The number of educated students continues to rise.(Jones). Since more jobs are being created, there are different jobs, there are more opportunities; there are more choices, and a higher chance of succeeding. We hope to contribute to the fight against brain drain by assisting with the process of giving jobs to poor people in developing countries. If we are able to provide a brighter future and success for people in need, then our hope is that people will be able to continue living happily in their home country and will not be forced to move.
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