US Maps, Development-Induced Displacement, the Cook Islands, and the Philippines Happy New Year and welcome back to the Migration Information Source. We begin 2004 by mapping the top five foreign-born populations in the US by county. We're also kicking off the New Year with an examination of the emerging debate surrounding development-induced displacement. The Philippines and the Cook Islands add to our ongoing exploration of migration and development. In this issue: W. Courtland Robinson of Johns Hopkins University analyzes steps to minimize development-induced displacement, which has uprooted millions worldwide. MPI's Kevin O'Neil examines the Philippines' sophisticated policies to promote and regulate its labor exports. Paul Spoonley of Massey University explores the migration dynamics that link the Cook Islands and New Zealand. New Data Tool: Six new maps reveal the distribution of immigrants by county in the US. We provide maps on the total foreign-born population and the five largest foreign-born groups, including Mexico, the Philippines, India, China, and Vietnam. In our monthly Spotlight feature: MPI Data Manager Elizabeth Grieco provides an overview of the foreign born from China living in the United States. Policy Beat: MPI's Maia Jachimowicz outlines the latest developments affecting US migration policy, including the implementation of the US-VISIT program and new legalization discussions. New Resources: The Pew Hispanic Center discusses "Remittance Senders and Receivers: Tracking the Transnational Channels" in a new report. The US Census Bureau looks at the distribution of the foreign born in the US in a new Census 2000 Brief. Join us: If a friend has forwarded this email to you and you would like to continue receiving these updates, click here to subscribe. On behalf of the Source team, thank you for your comments and suggestions and Happy New Year! Kimberly Hamilton, Ph.D Managing Editor The Migration Information Source is a project of the Migration Policy Institute (MPI).

Contact the Source Have a question or comment? Let us know!	Press Room Need an interview? Go straight to the Source.	Source Library Missed a story? Find it here.	Links External resources and data sites.	Site Map Find your way around the Source.

Copyright @ 2002-2012 Migration Policy Institute. All rights reserved.
Migration Information Source, ISSN 1946-4037
MPI · 1400 16th St. NW, Suite 300 · Washington, DC 20036
ph: (001) 202-266-1940 · fax: (001) 202-266-1900
source@migrationpolicy.org