Brain Drain

“Brain Drain”

The reasons why skilled and talented people emigrate from developing countries are:

A- Push factors

1) Under employment/ full unemployment
2) Economic under development
3) Low wages/salaries
4) Lack of research centres and other facilities
5) Discrimination in appointment and promotion/ corruption
6) Poor working facilities and lack of satisfactory working conditions
7) Lack of scientific tradition and culture
8) Unsuitable institution
9) Desire for a better life/ better living standards
10) Desire for higher qualification and recognition

B- Pull factors:

1) Better economic prospects
2) Higher salaries and income
3) Better level of living and way of life
4) Better research facilities
5) Modern educational system and better opportunity for higher qualifications
6) Prestige of foreign training
7) Intellectual freedom/ freedom of speech
8) Better working condition and better employment opportunities
9) Presence of a rich, scientific and cultural tradition