Migration has undoubtedly been at the centre of significant international discourse over the past decade. It has been the subject of political debate in many countries and has affected outcomes of major elections in America and across Europe. In fact, it was a significant contributor to the Brexit outcome in the United Kingdom.
Over the past year, there has been significant debate on the migration policies of both Tanzania and Kenya. In contrast, Rwanda and Ethiopia appear to be opening up their borders and relaxing business traveller requirements, particularly for fellow African nations. All this debate and divergence begs the question: Shouldn’t migration simply continue to grow with continued advances in connectivity and in the footsteps of globalisation? The answers are complex and it is important to look at some of the data and facts around migration, and distil the future outlook from some of the emerging trends.
