How to gain brain for Suriname

Tina Dulam and Philip Hans Franses

No EI 2015-10, Econometric Institute Research Papers from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Econometric Institute

Abstract: __Abstract__ This paper investigates whether high skilled migrants of Surinamese origin would be willing to return to the home country if they were offered a remigration benefits package. We surveyed 209 highly educated individuals of Surinamese origin who live in the Netherlands. A quarter of them is willing to return to Suriname if they were offered a house, land property, and easy access to credit. Eliminating political interference in profession would even attract the majority. The willingness to accept the offer diminishes over time. The offer mostly attracts engineers to return to Suriname. Offering funds for research and innovation attracts health professionals as well. We also explore some other proposals and discuss the policy implications.

Keywords: migration policy; return migration; brain drain; brain gain; high skilled; tertiary education. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 41
Date: 2015-05-21
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