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Data on international migration in Asia: 1990-1994
Asian and Pacific Migration Journal : APMJ
|January 1, 1995
Summary
This project compiles Asian migration data, including worker deployment and population flows from 1990-1994. It highlights data collection challenges and potential improvements for future research.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Economics
Background:
- Migration in Asia is a complex phenomenon with significant social and economic implications.
- Existing data on Asian migration patterns are often fragmented and inconsistent.
- A comprehensive data source is needed to understand migration dynamics in the region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile and publish a comprehensive source of data on migration in Asia.
- To provide detailed information on various aspects of migration, including worker deployment and population flows.
- To identify limitations and suggest improvements in data collection methods.
Main Methods:
- Cooperative effort among editors to identify correspondents.
- Collaborative design of data tables for consistent information gathering.
- Compilation of data on key migration indicators from 1990 to 1994.
Main Results:
- Data presented on workers deployed (1990-1994).
- Information on intra-regional migration flows and number of nationals abroad.
- Details on foreign population and occupations of international migrants.
Conclusions:
- The project provides a valuable, though not exhaustive, dataset on Asian migration.
- Identified limitations in data collection underscore the need for standardized methodologies.
- Future efforts should focus on improving data accuracy and coverage for a more robust understanding of migration.