Welcome to episode 3, where I talk a bit about the amnesty program that the Government of Belize is going to launch in April 2022. It’s a pretty hot button  topic but it’s not new, in fact, it is Belize’s 3rd Amnesty Program granting permanent residency like in 1999 and/or citizenship like in 1984. I wanted to discuss the potential economic benefits since in this world development policy usually is guided by economic benefits. Let’s engage!

Resources:

Government of Belize Announcement of Amnesty 2022

UNFPA Belize Country Implementation Profile: Population Dynamics and Household Structure

Population Policies In The Caribbean: Present Status And Emerging Issues by Michael Micklin

The Economic Benefits from Immigration by George J. Borjas

OECD Migration Policy Debates May 2014

The Economics of Immigration: Crash Course Econ #33

Kamala Harris to announce new private investments aimed at slowing Central American migration LA Times by Noah Bierman

Credits:

News Story Snippet: Immigration Ministry Breaks Down Amnesty 2022 by Duane Moody Channel 5 Belize News

Background Music: Ganjaliese

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