Author: Vicky Stavropoulos

  • Encouraging the Return of Talent: Evidence on Tax Incentives from Malaysia’s Returning Expert Program

    Encouraging the Return of Talent: Evidence on Tax Incentives from Malaysia’s Returning Expert Program

    High-skilled workers are continuously migrating. According to the World Bank, in 2010 there were approximately 45 million tertiary-educated migrants globally, which represents a 75 percent increase since 2000. High-skilled workers are essential for research, innovation, and development in international economies. Governments in both high-income and low-income countries recognize the importance…

  • Refugee Protection in Turkey: Evaluating Needs and Challenges

    Refugee Protection in Turkey: Evaluating Needs and Challenges

    Since the beginning of the civil conflict in Syria, 2.7 million refugees have fled to Turkey, which hosts the greatest number of Syrian refugees in the world. Despite Turkey’s support hosting Syrian refugees, long-term integration efforts still need to be developed to ensure the successful resettlement of refugees. In a…