The number of Moldovan migrants abroad much less than many present – Nexus – Alfanews

The number of Moldovan migrants residing abroad much less than many realize – said project coordinator of the NEXUS, director and founder of the international agency information on the source country IASCI Nicolaas de Zvager (Nicolaas de Zwager ).

He told the “Infotag” that the total number of Moldovan migrants residing abroad, has 370 thousand., not 800 thousand. or 1 mn., as some claim. 40% of migrant workers are in Russia, about 25% – in Italy, and the rest – in Spain, Portugal, etc.

«There is also the phenomenon of seasonal migration, which is 107 thousand Moldovans prefer… Most people migrate within the country. It seems that sat empty, but in fact, their inhabitants are not abroad, and moved to live in the city – Chisinau, Balti, Ungheni, “- said the expert

He said that due to the severe. economic and political situation in the country, is expected to increase the number of Moldovan citizens going abroad

«But over time, when the economic situation stabilizes, we expect that the majority of migrants come back to the country”, -. specialist said <. / p>

According to him, it is not necessary to be afraid of migration as a whole is a positive phenomenon that contributes to the development of the economy.

on Thursday, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM) held a conference on “migration , diaspora. new challenges and perspectives »

« In the Republic of Moldova, as well as throughout the world, there is the problem of migration, which is a major challenge, which is why organized conference. I hope that during the conference, we will find a solution to many problems, and to better understand the migration process. The main issues are the new trends in migration, the impact of migrants on the country’s economy, migrants return, what this means, what are the conditions and opportunities at home. After the conference, we are planning to write a book, which will include the results of the conference and recommendations to address the problem “, -., He told” Infotag “professor and coordinator of the Department of Social and Economic Sciences of the ASM Victor Moraru

According to the head of the International Organization Mission migration in Moldova Antonio band, the problem is exacerbated by migration each year, recently involved about 200 million people in migration processes -. every 30th inhabitant of the earth

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