MIGNEX Background Paper

A QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) on the development impacts of migration

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Using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) as a method for formalised comparison of 26 research areas in 10 African and Asian countries, this study reveals under which conditions return migration, remittances and migrant investments can impact economic development.

By Zina Weisner, Mathias Czaika – Published on 29 February 2024
Key takeaways
Transnational networks boost economic well-being: enabling access to opportunities, investments, and support, enhancing economic prosperity.
Voluntary return migration drives economic well-being: Non-forced returns bring back assets and skills, vital for local economic development. Return policies should consider migrants’ post-return conditions.
Remittances alone are insufficient to enhance an economic dynamic and alleviate poverty: Policies must address inequalities to fully utilise remittances for economic development.

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Weisner Z. and Czaika M. (2024) A QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) on the development impacts of migration. MIGNEX Background Paper. Oslo: Peace Research Institute Oslo. Available at https://www.mignex.org/d075.