The concept of brain drain pertains to migration economics and the international competition for talent. Since the 1960s, it has evolved into a developmental concern for both developing countries sending migrants and developed countries receiving them. When considering the potential advantages of skilled migration, such as the diaspora's role in facilitating knowledge and technology transfer, a perspective of brain gain emerges. In the current landscape of technological shifts, intense competition, and the global quest for talent, number of key questions arise:
- What are the primary drivers of the global scramble for talent, and what is its current scope?
- What challenges does this pose for both developing and developed nations, and what potential benefits might arise?
- How can we envision schemes for the global mobility of highly skilled workers to maximize potential benefits for the developing countries sending them?
