Maximising the potential of migrants and remittances to build climate-resilient economic and social development in Senegal and Tajikistan

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2014-01-20

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The challenges of climate change, along with limited employment and income opportunities make internal and external labour migration the most widespread and effective livelihood alternative for many vulnerable people in Senegal and Tajikistan. A comparison study of the two countries, where remittances are a major source of revenue, show migrants becoming key actors in local development. By creating a formal collaborative framework between government and civil society, the national governments of Senegal and Tajikistan would help to develop coherent migration policies, fostering inclusive economic development.

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MIGRATION POLICY, SEMI-ARID REGIONS, RURAL POVERTY, RURAL ECONOMY, CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY, INCLUSIVE GROWTH, SENEGAL, TAJIKISTAN, CENTRAL ASIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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