Exploring the links between out-migration and social development in Romania. A Development Region-based approach

• DOI: 10.7163/eu21.2019.37.4
• Publication Date: 2020-10-12T12:13:15Z
• Authors: Bianca Mitrică; Nicoleta Damian; Irena Mocanu; Ines Grigorescu
• Keywords: Disadvantaged; Romanian; Net migration rate; Official statistics; Internal migration; Phenomenon

In-migration into the EU has become an important issue in recent decades, as component accounting for population changes Europe. In contrast, it was after fall of communism that out-migration grew a major – but also relatively new phenomenon affecting Romania. Especially 2002, which year Schengen visa requirements were waived, rapid growth circular migration encouraged; with further migratory wave ensuing 2007, due to free access European labour market. Against background, work detailed this paper sought provide insights specific features process out-migration, relates social development. Use made statistical data available at NUTS 2 (Development Regions) level, provided by National Institute Statistics; well various and information from both World Bank EUROSTAT. To achieve objective specified above, efforts have been select indicators shown offer broad accurate picture (via rate indicator) levels developmental Socially Disadvantaged Index). The effects what mainly proves be temporary are very important, they drive loss human capital, Romania appearing statistics among main sources labour-migration flows.