MIGRATION AND INCLUSION IN NEW YORK CITY

The World Bank, comprised of 189 member countries, aims to end extreme poverty and foster income growth of the lowest earning 40 percent of the population of every country. Currently, there are 28 mega-cities-cities with 10 million inhabitants or more- around the world and rapid urbanization is set to introduce 13 more by 2030. Due to the high influx of international migrants, there is strategic value in studying the precedents set by urban centers with established histories of migration. The World Bank enlisted a Capstone team to examine immigration trends, specifically regarding formal and informal networking. The team looked specifically at the Chinese and Arab communities in New York City and how their social and spatial inclusion has impacted their access to the labor market. The team conducted extensive policy research and interviews with community organizations, business owners, and immigrants. The team's research culminated in both a report outlining the impact of policies and social dynamics on migrant populations and a presentation highlighting their findings to the World Bank.