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Positive and negative effects of migration at place of Destination.

Answer Text:
Effects of migration at place of Destination.
Positive Effects
1. There is a gain in population.
2. Development if the migrants are involved in gainful employment which results into increased production.
3. Contributes to national peace when people from different parts of the country settle together.
Negative Effects
1. Social evils such as crime, prostitution and drug peddling when people fail to secure employment.
2. Shortage of housing and high house rents leading
to growth and expansion of slums.
3. Shortage of social amenities such as schools, hospitals, water and transport.