Franzisca Zanker in The Conversation on the connection between migration and development in Africa
In this article, Franzisca Zanker and Amanda Bisong discuss the connection between migration and development in the context of norms and expectations around migration in Africa. They conclude that migration is oftentimes seen as essential for development. Remittances that migrants send home offer financial support for many households and pay for houses, school fees, or hospital visits. However, they show that there is a mismatch between social and policy attitudes to migration. Due to this, there are different barriers to migration that negatively affect the conditions under which mobility happens, such as strict visa rules. This way, the potential that migration offers for development is not fully utilized.
The article can be read in full length on the website of The Conversation.
