Glossary - Letter B

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  • Brain Circulation

    The possibility for developing countries to draw on the skills, know-how and other forms of experience gained by their migrants – whether they have returned (to their country of origin) or not – and members of their diaspora abroad.

    Source :  European Migration Network (EMN)

  • Brain Drain

    The loss in human capital suffered by a country of origin as a result of the emigration of a highly qualified person.

    Source :  European Migration Network (EMN)

     

  • Brain Gain

    The benefit in human capital to a country as a result of the immigration of a highly qualified person.

    Source : European Migration Network (EMN)

  • Brain Waste

    The non-recognition of the skills (and qualifications) acquired by migrants outside of their country of residence, which prevents them from fully using their potential.

    Source :  European Migration Network (EMN)