Migration in West Africa

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This open access Regional Reader examines the dynamics and impacts of international migration within and from West Africa. The book presents key theoretical perspectives and empirical findings on historical trends, geographical patterns, drivers and socio-economic impacts of both voluntary and involuntary migration in West Africa, a region that is characterised by high level of mixed migration flows. The book is divided into three main parts: changing patterns and governance of migration, managing environmental and forced migration, and diaspora, transnationalism and development. The chapters raise key research questions and outline recommendations for improving migration governance, protecting migrants and harnessing the benefits of migration for socio-economic development for both countries of origin and destination of migrants. As such this Regional Reader provides an interesting read to students, academics, researchers, migration experts, development practitioners and policy makers.
This open access Regional Reader examines the dynamics and impacts of international migration within and from West Africa. The book presents key theoretical perspectives and empirical findings on historical trends, geographical patterns, drivers and socio-economic impacts of both voluntary and involuntary migration in West Africa, a region that is characterised by high level of mixed migration flows. The book is divided into three main parts: changing patterns and governance of migration, managing environmental and forced migration, and diaspora, transnationalism and development. The chapters raise key research questions and outline recommendations for improving migration governance, protecting migrants and harnessing the benefits of migration for socio-economic development for both countries of origin and destination of migrants. As such this Regional Reader provides an interesting read to students, academics, researchers, migration experts, development practitioners and policy makers.
This open access book provides an analysis of migration-related issues in the West African sub-region Offers policy recommendations for the challenges and harnessing the benefits of migration Provides a historical analysis of many migration-related issues Examines the dynamics and impacts of international migration within and from West Africa

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Joseph Kofi Teye

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Open access International migration from West Africa Intra-regional mobility patterns in West Africa ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol Drivers of migration in Africa Mixed migration in West Africa Climate-related migration in West Africa Migration governance in Africa Trafficking in persons in West Africa Human smuggling in West Africa Irregular migration from Africa Gendered dynamics of migration in West Africa Migration and social transformation in West Africa Forced migration and displacements in West Africa Protection of migrants in West Africa

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“The book is well-researched and comprehensive. It is a thought-provoking work that critically engages with current debates and controversies surrounding free movement and regional integration in West Africa, including issues of sovereignty, identity, citizenship and migration governance. … The book gives a detailed account of migration patterns, trends and policy frameworks.” (Rashmi Rani Anand, Africa Review, Vol. 15 (2), 2023)
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