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Book Synopsis
This book looks at migration in contemporary society and its interrelations with development. It presents the complexities and dilemmas associated with migration, the changes in theoretical and historical perspectives on migration and development, and the role of policies and the sustainable development goals in this context.
The volume views migration as a phenomenon for advancing human development outcomes. It deals with wide-ranging issues including labour migration, the idea of decent work, migration and transnationalism, remittances, social networks and capital, and addressing poverty. The chapters highlight the focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its relevance on migrant rights, safeguarding livelihoods and health. They also offer insights into regional and international co-operation on policies for migration, social growth and protection, and citizenship. With comparative analyses of data, trends and development indicators as well as various cas
Table of Contents
List of Figures. List of Tables. List of Contributors. Preface. 1. Contours of Migration and Development in the SDG Agenda 2. Migration and SDGs: Towards New Data Approaches 3. An Overview of Migration-Specific SDGs in the Indian Context and the Way forward on Target 10.7 4. SDG Implementation: A Policy Analysis of Internal Migration in India 5. Migration Governance and the Global Compact on Migration 6. Moving towards a Better Future: Education through Place making with Migrant Children 7. Young Migrant Women from South Asia in the UAE: Issues and Challenges 8. Young Bonded Labourers – from the lens of Migration and the SDGs 9. Recruitment Practices of Gulf Migrants in Telangana: A Boon or Bane? 10. Subcontracting and Construction Sector Labour Migration to Kerala: Challenges to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals on Decent Work 11. Potential Migration: A Case Study of Youth from Kerala. Epilogue. Index.
