Disadvantaged people who are bearing the brunt of these changes should be properly supported. Why development will not stop migration”, Development and Change, vol. Maximizing and sharing the benefits of international migration requires proper regulation and policies to prevent and address the problems of informality of labour markets, upholding labour standards, avoiding the strain of social services and addressing concerns about national security. With appropriate measures in place, however, safe, orderly and regular migration can indeed support global prosperity.