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This study aims to aid the Costa Rican and Nicaraguan Governments to formulate policies that promote migration as a national and regional agent of human development. It assesses the economic impact of Nicaraguan migration on their respective economies in terms of productivity levels, employment, income generation and the improvement of living conditions of the population, as well as the implications on the countries development patterns and social integration. Also available:Sharing Data - Where to Start: An Emerging Approach to Migration Data Management - ISBN 9290683902World Migration 2008: Managing Labour Mobility in the Evolving Global Economy - ISBN 9290684054The International Organization for Migration (IOM) IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. Our publications focus on topics such as: International Migration Law (IML) Migration and Labour Migration and Development Migration and Environment Migration Policy Trafficking in human beings Migration and Health IOM's flagship publication is its World Migration Report which provides policy makers and the general public with updated and authoritative information on international migration trends; identifies major policy issues as they arise; and discusses available policy options.