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Determinants of Intraregional Migration in Sub-Saharan Africa 1980-2000

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  • Ilse Ruyssen
  • Glenn Rayp

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Despite great accomplishments in the migration literature, the determinants of South-South migration remain poorly understood. In an attempt to fill this gap, this paper formulates and tests an empirical model for intraregional migration in sub-Saharan Africa within an extended human capital framework, taking into account spatial interaction. Using bilateral panel data between 1980 and 2000, we find that intraregional migration on the subcontinent is predominantly driven by economic opportunities and sociopolitics in the host country, facilitated by geographical proximity. The role played by network effects and environmental conditions is also apparent. Finally, origin and destination spatial dependence should definitely not be ignored.

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  • Ilse Ruyssen & Glenn Rayp, 2014. "Determinants of Intraregional Migration in Sub-Saharan Africa 1980-2000," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 50(3), pages 426-443, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevst:v:50:y:2014:i:3:p:426-443
    DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2013.866218
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