Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>This chapter explores the mechanisms linking migration—both emigration and immigration—to social policy in the Global South. Regarding emigration, the chapter highlights that economic remittances sent by emigrants can both support and hinder social policy development, with the direction of the effect being mediated by contextual factors. Social remittances, on the other hand, likely promote the emergence of social policy in origin countries. Furthermore, there is evidence that not only does emigration affect social policy, but also conversely, that social policies have an effect on emigration. Regarding immigration and social policy, literature on the Global South is less extensive compared to research on developed welfare states. However, there is some evidence that ideas disseminated through immigration may foster social policy development whereas the fiscal impacts of immigration are limited. Finally, there is substantial variation regarding the inclusion of immigrants in social protection schemes.</jats:p>