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

Désiré Kanga, Boileau Loko, Gomez Agou and Kangni Kpodar

No 2024/097, IMF Working Papers from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Migration; climate shocks; human development; political risk (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 41
Date: 2024-05-10
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