Analyzing Implications and the Impact of the Progressive Growth of Illegal Immigration in Angola

Abstract

This thesis analyzed the implications and impact of the progressive growth of illegal immigration in Angola, describing the dangers that the phenomenon may cause, at the same time the thesis propose a set of measures and suggestions that can serve as tools to combat the phenomenon and find solutions which serve the best interest of the populations. We also evaluate the results achieved through policies implemented by the government, civil society institutions and non-governmental organizations. The findings of this research indicate that illegal immigration is a worrying phenomenon not only in Angola but also in other parts of the world, the negative effects of this phenomenon have caused pressure on the economies of countries of the destination and this makes illegal immigration be considered national security problem in some countries of destination. The researcher come to the conclusion that government institutions are not yet prepared to fight the phenomenon effectively unless they are equipped with technology and human resources to meet the demands of the phenomenon. Similarly, the citizens need to be prepared so that they can cooperate with the government institutions in the protection of territorial integrity..