Africa: Migrant Contributions to Development - Creating a 'New Positive Narrative'

United Nations — Despite the "undeniable" benefits of migration, barriers including public misconceptions continue to hinder positive development outcomes, participants said during a series of thematic consultations here on safe, orderly, and regular migration.

At a time where divisive rhetoric on migration can be seen around the world, member State representatives, UN agencies, and civil society gathered at the UN for a two-day meeting to discuss migrants' contributions to sustainable development as well as the challenges in harnessing such contributions.

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