22/02/2017 (Agence Europe) – According to a report published by the OECD on 17 February, migrants can have a beneficial effect on the development of their country of origin, and on their country of destination, provided that their migration is not forced and appropriate policies are in place. The report – "Interrelations between Public Policies, Migration and Development" – is financed by the European Commission and argues in favour of developing countries integrating migration aspects into their development strategy more, in accordance with a coherent approach encompassing the whole administration. The report shows that improving the match between training and the needs of the local market can reverse emigration, and that the transfer of money from people who have emigrated to their country of origin (8% of GDP) could be optimised if the efficiency of the financial establishments and financial education in these countries improved. For further information, see: http://www.oecd.org/fr/dev/migration-d éveloppement/ippmd-fr.htm. (AN)