Brain drain and international migration of scientists : The case of Greece
Part of : Επιθεώρηση κοινωνικών ερευνών ; Vol.15/16, 1973, pages 2-13
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Tn this paper an effort was made to dispassionatelyexamine the Greek «brain drain» within thecontext of international migration of scientists.Brain drain was analyzed as a symptom and as anaspect of the Greek social structure and the problemof Greek migration in general.Certain conceptual/theoretical and empirical aspectsof «brain drain» controversy as they impingeupon particular countries including Greece were explored.Indeed, the purpose of the paper was primarilyexploratory and diagnostic and only secondarilytherapeutic and ameliorative in nature. Regardingthe latter an agenda of interconnected specificand general recommendations were offered aspedagogical and policy guidelines. These guidelines,however, should not be construed as the only alternativesin bringing about change in Greece.It is the opinion of this author that whateverchanges should be initiated should first spring fromwithin the Greek social structure. A rational longrange plan grounded in past, present, and futurerealities and potentialities of Greek brain powershould be initiated vis-a-vis the needs and prospectsfor the national development of the Greek nationwithin the European and Middle-Eastern communityof nations.In planning her future development, Greece can benefitand capitalize from Greek scientists in the diasporawithout necessarily committing herself to apolicy of their repatriation. Indeed, it seems to thiswriter that Greek «brain drain» can be transformedto a «brain drain» and/or «brain exchange» ifthe national and educational leadership in Greeceadopt a cosmopolitan posture regarding science andencourage both Greek scientists in Greece properand those Greek and non-Greek scientists overseaswho are interested to carry out individual or jointresearch and teaching in Greece.
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