All of that changed because of the structural adjustments introduced by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). ‘‘That forced people to migrate internally and across the border,'' Ines Raimundo, a lecturer of human geography at Mozambique's Eduardo Mondlane University, told the gathering.
Any number of incentives have been tried to persuade doctorsto remain in or return to their countries of origin—enhancedsalaries, better pensions, cars, and housing allowances. Ethicalrecruitment codes may make us feel that we occupy the moralhigh ground. But, as long as the rich countries have plentyof vacancies, the flow of healthcare professionals from Southto North will continue.
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