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Detailed explanation-1: -Marrakech, Morocco – Leaders from 164 countries have agreed to a global pact that sets in action a plan “to prevent suffering and chaos” for global migration despite opposition and several withdrawals, including from the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why is migration rising? While conflicts and instability have increased the number of people forced from their homes, refugees make up only about a 10th of the migrant population. Work is the main reason people move to another country, and the falling cost of travel has made it easier to do so.

Detailed explanation-3: -Global migration describes how people from one part of the world are moving to another part in search of economic and personal opportunity. Where there was once a time that people tended to migrate to only neighbouring countries, today, most people cross continents in search of a better quality of life and prosperity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pull factors include higher wages, better employment opportunities, a higher standard of living and educational opportunities. If economic conditions are not favourable and appear to be at risk of declining further, a greater number of individuals will probably migrate to countries with a better outlook.