🏦 IMSPARK: Acknowledging Economic Contribution in the Pacific🏦

🏦 Imagine… Acknowledging Economic Contribution in the Pacific🏦

💡 Imagined Endstate:

A future where the economic contributions of all residents, regardless of documentation status, are recognized and celebrated, leading to a more inclusive and prosperous Pacific community.

🔗 Link:

Read the full report here

📚 Source:

Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. (2024). Tax Payments by Undocumented Immigrants: An Essential Contribution to Local Economies. Retrieved from https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/itep/ITEP-Tax-Payments-by-Undocumented-Immigrants-2024.pdf.

💥 What’s the Big Deal:

The Pacific Islands, like many other regions, thrive thanks to the contributions of undocumented immigrants who live and work in these communities 🌍. Despite their undocumented status, these individuals contribute billions of dollars annually in taxes 💵, supporting essential public services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure 🏥. This report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy sheds light on the significant economic impact of undocumented immigrants, highlighting that they are not a burden but rather an integral part of the Pacific’s economic fabric 💪🏽. Recognizing and valuing these contributions is crucial for building an inclusive society where everyone’s efforts are acknowledged 🏛️. In a time when immigration debates can be divisive, this report serves as a powerful reminder that economic contributions transcend legal status 👥. It’s about crafting a future where every resident, regardless of documentation, plays a vital role in sustaining and strengthening the community 🏝️.

#InclusiveEconomy #PacificIslands #EconomicContribution #Immigration #SocialJustice #CommunityStrength #IMSPARK

🛂 IMSPARK: Deciphering the Allure of U.S. Immigration🛂

Imagine... Deciphering the Allure of U.S. Immigration

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💡 Imagined Endstate:  

In an ideal future, a comprehensive understanding of the motivations behind immigration to the United States has been attained.

📚 Source: 

Wallach, O. (2023, November 4). Why Do People Immigrate to the U.S.? Visual Capitalist.

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💥 What's the Big Deal: 

The United States has been a magnet for immigrants from around the world, 🗺️and their motivations for immigrating are diverse.📸 Understanding the various reasons behind immigration 🗽is crucial for shaping inclusive and effective immigration policies. This visualization provides insights into the categories and origins of U.S. immigrants, 🌆shedding light on the factors that drive people to seek a new life in the United States. 📰This knowledge enables informed policies and international cooperation on migration issues.

#immigration,#QualityofLife,#US,#internationalCooperation,#VisualCapitalist,#IMSPARK,