Remittances to conflict zones : transition countries; the Sudanese diaspora in Cairo - executive summary

dc.contributor.authorJacobsen, Karen
dc.contributor.authorAyoub, Maysa
dc.contributor.authorJohnson, Alice
dc.date.accessioned2013-03-19T13:04:40Z
dc.date.available2013-03-19T13:04:40Z
dc.date.issued2012-07
dc.description.abstractTransit countries are way-stations or stopping points in the journey of migrants and refugees from their countries of origin to their intended destination countries. This study explores the significance of transnational linkages, particularly remittances, for Sudanese migrants in Egypt. The summary provides details of project planning, methodology and findings. While most respondents (72%) were in regular contact with family and friends in Sudan and elsewhere, remittance transfers were relatively small and do not play an important part in the livelihoods of Sudanese refugees in Egypt.en
dc.format.extent1 digital file (17 p.)en
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10625/50873
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSchool of Global Affairs and Public policy, The American University in Cairo, Cairo, EGen
dc.subjectMIGRANTSen
dc.subjectREFUGEESen
dc.subjectINCOMEen
dc.subjectREMITTANCESen
dc.subjectDIASPORAen
dc.subjectPOVERTY ALLEVIATIONen
dc.subjectHUMAN TRAFFICKINGen
dc.subjectSUDANen
dc.subjectEGYPTen
dc.subjectNORTH OF SAHARAen
dc.titleRemittances to conflict zones : transition countries; the Sudanese diaspora in Cairo - executive summaryen
dc.typeWorking Paperen
idrc.dspace.accessIDRC Onlyen
idrc.project.number105672
idrc.project.titleRemittances to Conflict Zones : the Sudanese Diaspora in Cairo - Phase IIen
idrc.rims.adhocgroupIDRC SUPPORTEDen

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