Rich countries should not give jobs to the skilled workers (for example doctors and engineers) of poor countries as they are needed by their home country more than the rich countries. How far do you agree or disagree with the statement given?

Migration of skilled people to developed countries is not a new phenomenon. However it has been rising dramatically for the last few decades. This may appear advantageous to the workers and host countries but it is harmful to the economies of the poorer countries.

Developed countries get immense benefits by offering jobs to skilled workers of underdeveloped countries. First, rich countries have well developed economy, which requires more highly skilled people for efficient operation of the country. Second foreign workers work at lower wages compared to the native people. This is helpful to private organisations as they can cut their costs and offer reasonably priced services and products in domestic and international market. Finally, authorities in some countries make it difficult for foreign workers to have legal rights so that they have no access to governmental aid.

On the other hand, this situation is indeed harmful to the underdeveloped countries because they spend lots of money in educating and training professionals, like doctors, engineers, scientists etc. It is estimated that in India  (as India consists of the largest pool of skilled workers and graduates in the world) the government spend billions of dollars for tertiary education but when the time comes to serve the country, the skilled graduates migrate to foreign lands. The process is called ‘’brain drain” and it actually widens the gap amongst the economies of the world.

All in all, it is true that skilled people are needed everywhere. I feel they are needed more in their home countries because they should pay back to their motherland by living there and serving their community. Henceforth, rich countries should limit the number of foreign skilled workers.