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Intra-African Migration Exploring the Role of Human Development, Institutions, and Climate Shocks

We examine push and pull factors, including demographic, geography, culture, economic and human development, politics and climate, and uncover the key determinants shaping migration patterns within Africa. Our findings emphasize the significance of political (instability, ethnic tensions) and socio-...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kanga, Désiré
Other Authors: Agou, Gomez, Kpodar, Kangni, Loko, Boileau
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2024
Series:IMF Working Papers
Subjects:
Economic & Financial Crises & Disasters
Migration
Economics
Urban, Rural, And Regional Economics: Regional Migration
Economywide Country Studies: Africa
Natural Disasters And Their Management
International Migration
Human Development
Economics: General
Climate
Informal Sector
Economics Of Specific Sectors
Currency Crises
Regional Labor Markets
Income Distribution
Global Warming
Economic Development: Human Resources
Population
Macroeconomics
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:We examine push and pull factors, including demographic, geography, culture, economic and human development, politics and climate, and uncover the key determinants shaping migration patterns within Africa. Our findings emphasize the significance of political (instability, ethnic tensions) and socio-demographic (human development, common language, population size and structure) factors, climate shocks, along with economic motivations, in driving intra-African migration. Understanding these multifaceted factors is vital for policymakers in formulating effective strategies to leverage human capital mobility to promote sustainable development in the region
Physical Description:41 pages
ISBN:9798400276507

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