The mitigation of brain waste & brain drain migration in Ukraine: convergence of economic and educational transformations
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31558/2307-2318.2021.2.5Keywords:
migration; brain drain; brain wasteAbstract
The article considers such concepts as brain drain and brain waste and analyzes the current state of professional migration in Ukraine. Brain drain is a phenomenon that describes the migration of highly skilled people to more developed countries caused by globalization, economic imbalances in the world, and the policies of developed countries. Brain loss is a phenomenon that describes the complete or partial loss of competence by a person during working in a position that does not correspond to his or her qualification level.
Migration trends in Ukraine were analyzed. The flow of students studying abroad is increasing due to exchange programs and international projects. Regarding professional migration, the main countries that accept emigrants from Ukraine are neighboring Russia and Poland, which coincides with global trends, according to which people most often migrate to neighboring countries with more developed economies.
The article also provides examples of combating the effects of brain drain and brain waste in different countries. Ways to reduce the consequences of these can be tax policy improvements, monetary incentives for scientists, or stimulating the economy, for example, through coopetion between universities, government, and business.
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