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Return Migration as a Driver of Regional Development: A Case of Northeast Estonia

In: Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives

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  • Jelena Rootamm-Valter

    (University of Tartu)

  • Anne Herm

    (Tallinn University)

Abstract

The article aims to summarize the results of a study carried out for the local governments of the border region of Northeast Estonia to determine internal and international patterns of in-migration, present the expectations of the in-migrants, and introduce their possible input into the development of the region. Since 1992, the population of the region has been decreasing and meets a number of sociocultural and economic challenges. Increasing in-migration is an important factor of development. Using interview for data collection and qualitative content analysis, a qualitative research was conducted, as statistical data did not provide sufficient input for analysis. Based on interviews held in 2020, the study indicated that initial in-migration is not likely to give permanent input to the development of the region. Return migration shows valuable potential, as returners have higher living standards and qualifications than the average of the region. They are attracted by low prices of real estate, high-paid jobs, free formal education and its high quality, the possibility to use their first language, and rejoining local communities. While planning the future development of the region, it is important to take into consideration the expectations of return migrants for education, social care, and cultural and natural environments.

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  • Jelena Rootamm-Valter & Anne Herm, 2022. "Return Migration as a Driver of Regional Development: A Case of Northeast Estonia," Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics, in: Mehmet Huseyin Bilgin & Hakan Danis & Ender Demir & Virginia Bodolica (ed.), Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives, pages 269-288, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eurchp:978-3-031-14395-3_15
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-14395-3_15
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