The author "presents an analysis of factors explaining Moroccan labour migration to the Netherlands since the 1960s, focusing on the history, ethnology, economy and socio-political structure of the Moroccan Rif.... The Rifians of Northern Morocco make up some 70 [percent of the] 150,000 Moroccans who have settled in the Netherlands. Labour migration to Western Europe evolved from a traditional pattern of circular migration within North Africa. Since the 1970s settlement in and migration to the Netherlands have become permanent features [in the] changing character of the region of origin. Traditional perceptions of push and pull factors no longer apply. The region has become dependent on migration and is not integrated into the Moroccan economy as a whole." (SUMMARY IN ENG)
The author reviews the literature on international migration concerning the Netherlands. Aspects of the Dutch situation are discussed, including the relatively low percentage of resident foreigners, their significant contribution to the country's population growth, and their relatively low level of employment. "The author favours immigration of highly qualified individuals for social, economic and psychological reasons, more economic cooperation with countries of origin, as well as a more stringent policy of integration, in the context of a more active and well considered immigration policy." (SUMMARY IN ENG)
The Indonesian program of transmigration is described and evaluated. "The article goes into the aspect of national integrity or security, especially with regard to Irian Yaya, and the negative consequences of wild migration and the actions of the military forces for the original population of this region." (SUMMARY IN ENG)
A review of recent global population trends is presented. The focus is on the consensus that seems to have developed between the world population conferences of 1974 in Bucharest and 1984 in Mexico concerning the relationship between population factors and socioeconomic development. Consideration is given to possible developments through the end of the 21st century, both with regard to population projections and to their implications for food supplies, employment, migration, and demographic aging. (summary in ENG)
The author examines some of the causes of variations in rates of population growth, migration, and assimilation among the different nationalities in the USSR. The impact of the policy of Russification on the various national groups is also considered
