Triangulating the path: Globalization, development, and migration in developing countries

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze how globalization responds to migration and development. Migration, globalization, and development are interconnected forces shaping our world, where the movement of people across borders, the spread of ideas and technologies, and socioeconomic progress influence and transform societies on a global scale. We argue that the interaction between globalization, migration, and development is three‐way, and that globalization does not always promote migration. To support our argument, we conducted an extensive review of the relevant literature. Content and contextual analyses were also conducted to provide a good overview of contemporary discourse on the three concepts: globalization, migration, and development. Of course, the interaction between globalization and development is controversial. Some argue that globalization has a negative impact on development. Others believe that globalization has been an important factor in reducing poverty and has led to faster improvements in life expectancy and other indicators of progress. We attempt to provide a theoretical framework to explain how globalization, migration, and development affect each other. This study has significant policy implications for both the Global South and the North.