scholarly journals The Etiology of Migrant Smuggling in Mexico: The Importance of Pull Factors

Norteamérica ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simón Izcara Palacios
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-454
Author(s):  
Piras Romano

The great majority of empirical studies on internal migration across Italian regions either ignores the long-run perspective of the phenomenon or do not consider push and pull factors separately. In addition, Centre-North to South flows, intra-South and intra-Centre-North migration have not been studied. We aim to fill this gap and tackle interregional migration flows from different geographical perspectives. We apply four panel data estimators with different statistical assumptions and show that long-run migration flows from the Mezzogiorno towards Centre-Northern regions are well explained by a gravity model in which per capita GDP, unemployment and population play a major role. On the contrary, migration flows from Centre-North to South has probably much to do with other social and demographic factors. Finally, intra Centre-North and intra South migration flows roughly obey to the gravity model, though not all explicative variables are relevant.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105
Author(s):  
Thanapauge Chamaratana ◽  
Thawatchai Sangseema

Abstract The tendency of migration of Lao workers to Thailand is likely to increase especially migration pattern is social network. The objective of this research was to study factors effecting the migration through social network of Lao workers in Udon Thani. Qualitative research method was applied in the study. Unit of analysis was group level. In-depth interview guideline was applied to collect data from 15 Laotian workers. The research site was Udon Thani, Thailand. Participatory observation and non-participatory observation were use for additional data collection. The ATLAS.ti programme was applied to categorize data, and data analysis was based on the content analysis method. The research results showed that the crucial push factors which contributed migration among Laotian workers included Udon Thani Unemployment in residency, and low revenue in residency and important pull factors include higher compensation, worker demand of establishments in Udon Thani province, Laotian employers' values in Udon Thani, and social network of Laotian workers in destination.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 377
Author(s):  
Didiet Haryadi Hakim ◽  
Roland A. Barkey ◽  
Ria Wikantari

Bertambahnya penduduk akan selalu diikuti oleh bertambahnya bangunan-bangunan permukiman maupun bukan permukiman di wilayah Kota Kabupaten Sinjai sehingga mengakibatkan adanya persebaran pemanfaatan lahan yang tidak terarah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) Menganalisis persebaran pemanfaatan lahan Perkotaan Sinjai (2) Mengidentifikasi faktor yang menarik dan mendorong terjadinya migrasi penduduk Perkotaan Sinjai dan (3) Mengusulkan arahan pemanfaatan lahan Perkotaan Sinjai. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode analisis pembobotan sesuai dengan hasil kuisioner dan mengakses data dari instansi terkait. Data diolah menggunakan alat analisis pengelolaan citra digital (Digital Image Processing) yaitu teknik analisis (manipulasi dan interpretasi) data digital dengan bantuan komputer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kondisi perkembangan Kota Kabupaten Sinjai dipengaruhi oleh aspek perkembangan permukiman, perdagangan, pendidikan dan kesehatan, Faktor Pendorong (push factor) terjadinya urbanisasi di Kota Kabupaten Sinjai adalah keterbatasan lapangan kerja, rendahnya pendapatan di daerah asal, keamanan, sarana kesehatan yang tidak lengkap dan pelayanan pendidikan yang tidak sesuai harapan. Faktor penarik (pull factors) terjadinya urbanisasi adalah faktor ekonomi yaitu tingginya pendapatan apabila bekerja di Kota Kabupaten Sinjai, tersedianya sarana pendidikan dan sarana kesehatan yang lengkap, dan faktor aksesibilitas yaitu transportasi yang murah dan mudah, kemudian mengetahui arahan pemanfaatan lahan Kota Sinjai.


Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-132
Author(s):  
Laxman Singh Kunwer

This paper examines the history and current situation of foreign labour migration in Nepal, which is in increasing trend. This paper highlights on some major push and pull factors, impacts of labour migration and remittances. The role and impacts of remittances in Nepal are also another key issue of this paper. The objective of paper is to discuss historical aspects and highlights the role of remittances in Nepal. The paper is developed with the help of secondary sources of information and discussed only on Nepalese foreign labours. The existing exploitative working environment in destinations of Nepalese migrations labpurs, lack of skills and trainings among labour migrants including government to government agreement between labour sending (Nepal) and labour receiving countries to protect rights of labour migrants also has been discussed. This paper also highlights the need of effective foreign labour policies based on scientific research. There is need of reliable and proper environment of investment of remittances in productive sectors as well as use of migrant's skills and knowledge to achieve prosperity of nation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 564-583
Author(s):  
Allison Schmidt

AbstractThis article investigates interwar people-smuggling networks, based in Germany and Czechoslovakia, that transported undocumented emigrants across borders from east-central Europe to northern Europe, where the travelers planned to sail to the United States. Many of the people involved in such networks in the Saxon-Bohemian borderlands had themselves been immigrants from Galicia. They had left a homeland decimated by the First World War and subsequent violence and entered societies with limited avenues to earn a living. The “othering” of these Galician immigrants became a self-fulfilling prophecy, as those on the margins of society then sought illegal ways to supplement their income. This article concludes that the poor economic conditions and threat of ongoing violence that spurred migrant clients to seek undocumented passage had driven their smugglers, who also faced social marginalization, to emigration and the business of migrant smuggling.


2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Hajian ◽  
M H Khoshnevisan ◽  
S h Yazdani ◽  
M P Jadidfard

Abstract Background Migration of skilled health workers could result in shortage of human resources and rising inequalities in service provision in source countries. To date, most of relevant papers are focused on rate and reasons of migration while the need for conducting studies on modelling of factors is more vividly felt. The aim of this review was to determine the factors influencing the migration decisions of medical and dental graduates migrating from developing countries and to introduce a practical conceptual framework for health worker migration. Methods Electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar and relevant Journals were systematically searched for English language publications from January 2009 to April 2019. The inclusion criteria were: 1) article stated factors affecting migration decisions of medical doctors and/or dentists, 2) the source country in the study was a developing country, 3) participants’ primary qualification country was in a developing country,4) the study used primary data both qualitative or quantitative. Results The search identified 814 articles from which we included 23 full-text studies after applying eligibility checklist. Push and pull theory was the most popular model to describe the migration driving factors. Poor socio-economic situation, political instability, lack of professional and educational opportunities together with family concerns found as strong common push factors that perpetuate migration. The most influencing pull factors were desire for better quality of life, career and training opportunities and financial gain. Conclusions Despite the fact that health workers migrate for different reasons, they follow a same route for decision to stay or leave their own countries. Un-fulfillment of expectations in mother land in addition to media reconstructed reality of life in foreign land can develop a positive attitude for migration Which should be considered before weighing up the push and pull factors of both sides. Key messages A better understanding of the migration motives of health professionals will help health authorities to improve their workforce recruitment and retention strategies and health service planning. Our simple yet comprehensive framework can mainly identify the development of migration desire through combining different models and concepts of migration, behavioral change, values, needs and so on.


2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110085
Author(s):  
Feifei Huang ◽  
Wei-Ti Chen ◽  
Cheng-Shi Shiu ◽  
Wenxiu Sun ◽  
Abigail Radaza ◽  
...  

Migrant smuggling is a humanitarian crisis that impacts public health. A limited number of studies have focused on the links between migrant smuggling and its impact on the risk of infectious diseases, including HIV, for those smuggled. To explore these links, we conducted in-depth interviews with 11 Asian and Pacific Americans (APA) living with HIV in New York and Los Angeles. Qualitative content analysis revealed that smuggled immigrants described their experience as one with opportunity and danger. Smuggled immigrants, who aimed to achieve their American dream, were influenced by hometown pioneers who successfully journeyed to the United States and by the prospect of gaining legal status through immigration policy similar to the 1986 amnesty. Unfortunately, the long and dangerous journey exposed the immigrants to health problems, including risk for HIV. Thus, health care providers for immigrants should assess their migration routes and screen for infectious diseases.


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