Foreign Aid, Development, and International Migration: An Exploration of the MENA Region

Jonas Gamso, Farhod Yuldashev

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Abstract

A large literature has emerged to explore the relationship between foreign aid and emigration from aid-recipient countries. Scholars suggest that aid affects international migration from these countries through its impacts on economic growth, civil conflict, and political institutions. This chapter builds on this literature with specific attention to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The authors review the relevant literatures on aid, development, and international migration, discuss key characteristics of the MENA region, describe the volume and composition of aid to MENA countries, and reflect on how aid is affecting migration patterns. They also offer some preliminary statistical analysis, finding a negative correlation between aid and emigration from the MENA region. After presenting preliminary results, a research agenda is offered for economic development specialists interested in further investigating aid and migration in the MENA context.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPerspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
PublisherSpringer
Pages101-117
Number of pages17
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NamePerspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region

Keywords

  • Foreign aid
  • International migration
  • MENA

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
  • Development
  • Political Science and International Relations

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