WANA (Aug 21) – Abdollah Sohrabi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Iranians Abroad, announced at the Cultural Heritage and Antiquities Association that five million Iranians currently live abroad. He stated that, following former President Ebrahim Raisi’s directive, plans have been developed to facilitate the return and reverse migration of skilled Iranians.

 

He added that the Iranian Parliament has focused on the “Strategies for Attracting, Retaining, Engaging, and Returning Talent” as a major initiative. This legislation is seen as a significant step towards connecting with expatriate talent, and he hopes for positive developments. Iranian intellectuals are considered a vital asset to the nation.

 

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Nowadays, Iran and other developing countries face a significant brain drain due to economic, political, and social changes. The main consequence of this migration is a decline in work quality and hindered development. Addressing this issue involves creating conditions that encourage reverse migration in these societies.

 

Brain drain due to economic, political, and social changes/Social media / WANA News Agency