Migration and Community Development at Origin: The Case of Migrants in Bendel North, Nigeria.

Odaman, Odion

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ERIC Number: EJ411274

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Publication Date: 1990

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Migration and Community Development at Origin: The Case of Migrants in Bendel North, Nigeria.

Odaman, Odion

Migration World Magazine, v18 n1 p14-17 1990

A survey of rural-to-urban migrants in Nigeria found that 58.2 percent contributed financially to community development projects in their areas of origin. Concludes that rural out-migration is encouraged by rural inhabitants to combat poverty and suggests government policies to encourage further migrant involvement. (FMW)

Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Development, Economic Development, Foreign Countries, Migrant Workers, Rural Development, Rural to Urban Migration, Surveys

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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