International Migration And Development In Eastern And Southern Africa

Author : Assefaw Bariagaber
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789994455805

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International Migration and Development in Eastern and Southern Africa by Assefaw Bariagaber Pdf

The impact of international migration, both South-South as well as South-North, on the economic, social and political life of the people in Eastern and Southern Africa [was] not well documented and studied, and the evidence-base for policy on migration and development [was] very weak. With this in mind, OSSREAs invitation to conduct a study on international migration in Africa had the following objectives: To analyze the nature and type of South-South migration, focusing on issues, such as brain gain and/or brain drain, remittance flows, technical knowhow transfers, violations of the right of African migrants and gender dimensions of migration; To investigate the dynamics of migration from Eastern and Southern Africa to the Arab Gulf States as well as to developed countries, focusing on the skills of migrants, brain gain and/or drain, remittance flows, technical know-how transfers, violations of the rights of African migrants and gender dimension of migrants; and to assess the successes, impediments and challenges of African international migrants from Eastern and Southern Africa and to formulate policy recommendations to maximize the gains and minimize the costs associated with international migration in Africa.

Author : Assefaw Bariagaber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Africa, Eastern
ISBN : OCLC:1397936176

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International Migration and Development in Eastern and Southern Africa by Assefaw Bariagaber Pdf

The impact of international migration, both South-South as well as South-North, on the economic, social and political life of the people in Eastern and Southern Africa [was] not well documented and studied,- and 'the evidence-base for policy on migration and development [was] very weak.' With this in mind, OSSREA's invitation to conduct a study on international migration in Africa had the following objectives: To analyze the nature and type of South-South migration, focusing on issues, such as brain gain and/or brain drain, remittance flows, technical know-how transfers, violations of the right of African migrants and gender dimensions of migration; To investigate the dynamics of migration from Eastern and Southern Africa to the Arab Gulf States as well as to developed countries, focusing on the skills of migrants, brain gain and/or drain, remittance flows, technical know-how transfers, violations of the rights of African migrants and gender dimension of migrants; and to assess the successes, impediments and challenges of African international migrants from Eastern and Southern Africa and to formulate policy recommendations to maximize the gains and minimize the costs associated with international migration in Africa.

Author : Aderanti Adepoju
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004163546

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International Migration and National Development in Sub-Saharan Africa by Aderanti Adepoju Pdf

This book focuses on achieving a better understanding of the implications of international migration for national development from the perspective of the sending countries (with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa). More specifically, the purpose of this volume is to explore (1) current perceptions - as seen from the perspective of the countries of origin - of the links between international migration and national development, and (2) current trends in policy making aimed at minimising the negative effects, while optimising the development impact. What are the dominant views and policy initiatives in the different countries of sub-Saharan Africa? It is concerned with the question of how a coherent international migration policy can contribute to the fight against poverty. In the book, update information is given of migration-development nexus in various countries, including Senegal and Burkina Faso, Botswana and Mozambique, Nigeria and Kenya . Attention is additionally paid to Mexico, the Philippines and the People's Republic of China.

Author : Sharon Stanton Russell,Karen Jacobsen,William Deane Stanley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008590585

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International Migration and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Overview by Sharon Stanton Russell,Karen Jacobsen,William Deane Stanley Pdf

Includes statistics.

Author : Jonathan Crush,Bruce Frayne
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781920409364

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Surviving on the Move by Jonathan Crush,Bruce Frayne Pdf

Since the collapse of apartheid, there have been major increases in migration flows within, to and from the Southern African region. Cross-border movements are at an all-time high across the region and internal migration is at record levels. The implications of greater mobility for areas of origin and destination have not been systematically explored. Migration is most often seen as a negative phenomenon, a result of increased poverty and the failure of development. More recently, the positive relationship between migration and development has been emphasised by agencies such as the Global Commission on International Migration, the Global Forum on Migration and Development, the United Nations Development Programme and the African Union. The chapters in this publication are all based on primary research and examine various facets of the relationship between migration, poverty and development, including issues that are often ignored in the migration-development debate like migration and food security and migration and vulnerability to HIV. The book argues that the development and poverty reduction potential of migration is being hindered by national policies that fail to recognise and build on the positive aspects and potential of migration. As a result, as these studies show, migrants are often pushed to the margins where they are forced to "survive on the move". Their treatment violates labour laws and basic human rights and compromises the potential of migration as a means to create sustainable livelihoods, reduce poverty and food insecurity, mitigate the brain drain and promote the productive use of remittances. This book shows that migrant lives and livelihoods should be at the centre of international and African debates about migration, poverty and development.

Author : Aurelia Segatti
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780821387672

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Contemporary Migration to South Africa by Aurelia Segatti Pdf

Building on global interest in migration development, the volume draws attention to one of the most important migration systems in sub-Saharan Africa. It reviews South Africa’s approach to international migration in the post-apartheid period from a regional development perspective, highlighting key policy issues, debates, and consequences. The authors find at least three areas where migration is resulting in important development impacts. First, by offering options to those affected by conflict and crises in a region that has limited formal disaster management and social protection systems. Second, by mitigating shortcomings and distortions in regional labour markets. Third, by providing support to struggling rural economies and ever expanding urban areas in terms of livelihoods and social capital transfers. Chapter One consists of a study of the country’s historical experience of migration and, in particular, analyses the changes in official attitudes throughout the twentieth century, indicating the roots of contemporary ideas and policy dilemmas. Chapters Two, Three, Four and Five complement this analysis of the South African State’s capacity to reform and manage the South African migration situation by looking at often neglected dimensions: the first explores the question of skilled labour, a crucial question given the unbalanced structure of the South African labour market; the second examines the impact of migration on local government in South African cities and specifically implications for urban planning, service delivery, health, security, and political accountability; the third analyses the nature of undocumented migration to South Africa and the challenges it raises to both State and non-State actors; The book concludes with an examination of health as a critical issue when examining the relationship between migration and development in South Africa, in light of recent empirical data.

Author : Jonathan Crush,Belinda Dodson
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781920596361

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Harnessing Migration for Inclusive Growth and Development in Southern Africa by Jonathan Crush,Belinda Dodson Pdf

The primary goal of this study is to present the results of a comprehensive scope of key opportunities and challenges for harnessing migration for inclusive growth and development at the regional level in Southern Africa. The main objectives were as follows: Provide an overview of regional migration stocks and flows identifying regional trends, drivers and impacts from existing research literature and official data; Profile migrant characteristics at the regional level including demographic composition, types of migration and occupational profile; Examine the relevance of multilateral, continental and regional migration instruments, policies, protocols, agreements and forums with a view to identifying actions required to move the regional migration management agenda forward and align with the goal of enhancing migration for inclusive growth and development in Southern Africa; Analyze the key initiatives, opportunities and obstacles to developing a coherent, integrated and rights-regarding approach to migration management including areas of common commitment and ownership, and points of actual and potential conflict and disagreement between states; Conduct a gender analysis of regional migration dynamics including gender dimensions of migration, challenges, dangers and vulnerabilities confronting migrant women and other vulnerable groups, and gender analysis of migration management in Southern Africa; Identify potential programming areas that are weak or underdeveloped.

Author : Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha,Nene Ernest Khalema,Lovemore Chipungu,Tamuka C. Chirimambowa,Tinashe Lukas Chimedza
Publisher : Springer
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319592350

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Crisis, Identity and Migration in Post-Colonial Southern Africa by Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha,Nene Ernest Khalema,Lovemore Chipungu,Tamuka C. Chirimambowa,Tinashe Lukas Chimedza Pdf

This book offers a socio-historical analysis of migration and the possibilities of regional integration in Southern Africa. It examines both the historical roots of and contemporary challenges regarding the social, economic, and geo-political causes of migration and its consequences (i.e. xenophobia) to illustrate how ‘diaspora’ migrations have shaped a sense of identity, citizenry, and belonging in the region. By discussing immigration policies and processes and highlighting how the struggle for belonging is mediated by new pressures concerning economic security, social inequality, and globalist challenges, the book develops policy responses to the challenge of social and economic exclusion, as well as xenophobic violence, in Southern Africa. This timely and highly informative book will appeal to all scholars, activists, and policy-makers looking to revisit migration policies and realign them with current globalization and regional integration trends.

Author : Pieter Kok (Zuid-Afrika.)
Publisher : HSRC Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 079692113X

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Migration in South and Southern Africa by Pieter Kok (Zuid-Afrika.) Pdf

Covers three broad areas: macro-level migration trends in sub-Saharan Africa; micro-level factors in South African migration; and a synthesis of current migration theory.

Author : Sharon Stanton Russell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : UOM:39015032951488

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International Migration and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Country analyses by Sharon Stanton Russell Pdf

Author : Wade C. Pendleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UCSC:32106018995305

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Migration, Remittances and Development in Southern Africa by Wade C. Pendleton Pdf

Migrant remittances are a focus of attention worldwide, with debates raging on their impact on poverty alleviation. Less well known is that over a third of remittances to underdeveloped countries originate in other developing countries. Remittances as goods and commodities, and remittances from urban to rural areas are important. This is the case in the southern African region where cross-border migration is commonplace. Remittances to Africa easily exceed development aid, yet the comparative research and publication interest is paltry. The southern African context suffers particularly from a paucity of data. This survey provides information on the profile of the migrant population, remittance flows and usage at household level in five SADC countries, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. It considers remittances both within the region and from Africans in the diaspora. Further factors under consideration are gender, age, education level and tradition.

Author : Francis Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Africa, Southern
ISBN : IND:39000002915010

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International Migration in Southern Africa by Francis Wilson Pdf

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Author : Vusi Gumede,Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba,Serges Djoyou Kamga
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004411227

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Regional Integration and Migration in Africa by Vusi Gumede,Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba,Serges Djoyou Kamga Pdf

This comparative book debates migration and regional integration in the two regional economic blocs, namely the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The book takes a historical and nuanced citizenship approach to integration by analysing regional integration from the perspective of non-state actors and how they negotiate various structures and institutions in their pursuit for life and livelihood in a contemporary context marked by mobility and economic fragmentation.

Author : Sonia Plaza,Dilip Ratha
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821382585

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Diaspora for Development in Africa by Sonia Plaza,Dilip Ratha Pdf

The diaspora of developing countries can be a potent force for development, through remittances, but more importantly, through promotion of trade, investment, knowledge and technology transfers. The book aims to consolidate research and evidence on these issues with a view to formulating policies in both sending and receiving countries.

Author : Pragna Rugunanan,Nomkhosi Xulu-Gama
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030921149

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Migration in Southern Africa by Pragna Rugunanan,Nomkhosi Xulu-Gama Pdf

This open access Regional Reader proposes new ways of theorizing migration in Southern Africa by arguing that traditional western forms of theorizing do not adequately fit the South-South migration context. It explores the existing definitions of a ‘migrant’ with a view to conceptualise a definition which will speak to the complexities, envisioning a more inclusive Southern African region. The book investigates the various levels of migration moving from the local (rural to urban and urban to rural) to cross border migration; middle-class versus working-class migrant household livelihoods; livelihoods procurement versus wage earning; social capital (networks) and how they make meaning of their circumstances in a ‘foreign’ space. It also acknowledges the intertwined issues of gender and class as important in analyzing migration processes and the chapters feature both in varying dimensions. As such, the book provides a great resource for students, academics and policy makers.