The remoteness of the Pacific Islands has hindered economic development, and reshaping this economic geography through increased labour mobility is critical for long-term growth and poverty reduction in the region.
The Sources of Growth analysis looks at potential sources of economic growth for Solomon Islands over the medium term in six key sectors: minerals, tuna fisheries, plantation forestry, palm oil, tourism and plantation agriculture.
Temporary labour migration schemes have in recent years made a huge impact on developing countries both in terms of skills building and an increase in remittance flows, which provide a lifeline to some of the poorest people within these developing countries.
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