Remittances and sustainable livelihoods in semi-arid areas

Chandan K. Samal ()
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Chandan K. Samal: Andhra Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Programme, India.

Asia-Pacific Development Journal, 2006, vol. 13, issue 2, 73-92

Abstract: Can migrant remittances be a viable and sustainable livelihood solution for households in semi-arid areas? The present study attempts to examine the impact and potential of remittances from rural migrants in providing a viable livelihood diversification and investment option in rural areas. Focusing on the migration pattern in selected villages of semi-arid and drought prone districts of Andhra Pradesh, India, the paper argues that remittances do provide a scope for accumulation of wealth and asset creation for households in addition to providing basic consumption needs. If this wealth is to become a viable sustainable private investment option in rural areas there is a need to address some policy, institutional factors and other dynamics whereby the remittances become more a productive instrument; instead of just a means for reducing household poverty.

Keywords: internal migration; remittances; livelihoods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R10 R23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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