Essays about: "Remittance"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 50 essays containing the word Remittance.

1. 31. The role of migration in Moroccan development

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Pengfei Zhang; [2013]
   Keywords : Migration; Development; Keywords: Morocco; Remittances; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : High rates of unemployment have already become a serious problem in Morocco. Although Morocco has experienced a period of economic growth, this growth still cannot provide enough work opportunities. Remittances from migrants play an important role in the Moroccan economy. READ MORE

3. 32. Remittances and Inequality - a Case Study of Albania

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Louise Petersen; [2012]
   Keywords : remittances inequality migration Albania; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The importance of migrants' remittance transfers in global capital flows is steadily growing. A large body of literature has been dedicated to the study of remittances, its underlying causes, and its effects on development in receiving countries. READ MORE

4. 33. From Sweden with Love: Turkish Migrants in Sweden and their Social Remittances

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Onursal Erol; [2012]
   Keywords : Turkish immigrants; Sweden; social remittances; normative concerns; correlational concerns; avoiders; pursuers; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is first to contribute to the theorising of the so-called ‘social remittances’. This entails an attempt to put together the reasons that qualifies the flow of social goods from migrant destinations to sending communities as remittances, as well as an endeavour to contribute to definitional clarifications on what constitutes the different natures, levels and types of these remittances and remitters. READ MORE

5. 34. Remittances and development: the case of Algeria

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Amelie Johansson; [2012]
   Keywords : Algeria; North Africa; migration; remittances; development; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the characteristics of remittances and remittance behavior to Algeria as well as the role of remittances in local and national level development in Algeria using two different analytical-theoretical frameworks: a developmentalist framework based in neoliberal theory, and a more critical framework built on de Haas (2010). A number of case studies and micro-level surveys indicate that remittances contribute to reducing poverty, improving livelihoods and encouraging community development projects in Algeria. READ MORE

6. 35. DO YOU SEND MONEY HOME?:MIGRANTS’ PERCEPTION ON REMITTANCE FLOW AND DEVELOPMENT, CASE OF CAMEROONIAN MIGRANTS IN SOUTHERN SWEDEN.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Joseph Ndonwi Nforngang; [2012]
   Keywords : Migration; Remittances; Development; Cameroon.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In recent years, remittances have emerged as an important external source of finance for most developing countries, Cameroon inclusive. The debate on international migration and development has been widely discussed across academia and given a considerable attention by researchers, policy makers, stakeholders and governments. READ MORE