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Intra-African Migration: Exploring the Role of Human Development, Institutions, and Climate Shocks

ByDésiré Kanga, Boileau Loko, Gomez Agou, Kangni R Kpodar

May 10, 2024

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Désiré Kanga, Boileau Loko, Gomez Agou, and Kangni R Kpodar. "Intra-African Migration: Exploring the Role of Human Development, Institutions, and Climate Shocks", IMF Working Papers 2024, 097 (2024), accessed 12/7/2025, https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400276507.001

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Summary

We examine push and pull factors, including demographic, geography, culture, economic and human development, politics and climate, and uncover the key determinants shaping migration patterns within Africa. Our findings emphasize the significance of political (instability, ethnic tensions) and socio-demographic (human development, common language, population size and structure) factors, climate shocks, along with economic motivations, in driving intra-African migration. Understanding these multifaceted factors is vital for policymakers in formulating effective strategies to leverage human capital mobility to promote sustainable development in the region.

Keywords: climate shocks, human development, Migration, political risk