Drivers Of Irregular Out-migration From Ethiopia To Saudi Arabia And Its Implication For Local Development The Case Of Raya Waja Town

Today, irregular migration has become a global concern affecting several countries and lives ofrnmany households. Accordingly, irregular migration has attracted much attention of researchers,rnpolicy makers, politicians and academicians. The aim of this study is to investigate drivers ofrnirregular out-migration from Waja-Raya to Saudi Arabia, and its implications for localrndevelopment. To achieve this, mixed methods research approach were employed. From 1000rnhouseholds, 277 households were selected to collect primary data. Qualitative data was gatheredrnthrough key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Quantitative data were collectedrnand analyzed to triangulate the qualitative data in descriptive forms. The findings of the studyrnrevealed that the drivers of irregular migration are diverse. Unemployment, culture of migration,rnpolitical oppression and restrictive migration laws are some of the drivers. Moreover, the studyrnfound out that irregular migration has positive and negative implications for local development.rnThe impacts of irregular migration are more detrimental. Therefore, the local government has tornrelentlessly endeavor to curb irregular migration. The study recommends that the localrngovernment has to create opportunities to make migrants stay. Besides, to maximize therndevelopment role of migration special attention need to be given to regular migrants byrnestablishing local institutions such as Institution for Saudi Diaspora.

Get Full Work

Report copyright infringement or plagiarism