Critical analysis: Global economic impact of remittances.
Skip to content Data & Research Interviews/Features 9 min read From Remittances to Community-Based Interventions: Spotlighting Diaspora-Driven Impact in Africa Author Victor Ejechi Published January 7, 2025 Migration, whether across borders or within a country, profoundly affects individuals and families, often leading to better economic opportunities and improved well-being. International migration generally offers more significant benefits than internal migration, particularly in developing regions like Africa, where challenges such as poverty, high unemployment, ethnic and religious conflicts, refugee crises, and rapid urbanization are prevalent. Africa has a long tradition of migration, shaped by societal needs, economic opportunities, and urgent circumstances. This movement, which can be voluntary or forced, includes aspirations for better jobs, education, and living standards or escapes from conflicts and disasters. For those who move abroad, the connection with h...