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Modelling internal migration in Kenya: an econometric analysis with limited data
Environment & Planning A
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Economic and noneconomic factors, including destination opportunities and distance, significantly influence internal migration in Kenya. Understanding these determinants is crucial for regional development planning.
Area of Science:
- Economics
- Sociology
- Demography
Background:
- Internal migration is a significant demographic phenomenon in Kenya.
- Understanding migration drivers is key for effective regional planning and resource allocation.
- Existing models often require refinement to capture the complexities of migration in developing countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the determinants of internal migration in Kenya.
- To apply a human capital model to understand migration behavior.
- To identify key economic and noneconomic factors influencing migration decisions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a human capital model framework.
- Incorporated economic variables such as wage and employment rates.
- Included noneconomic variables like population density and educational attainment, alongside intervening opportunities.
Main Results:
- Destination variables were found to be significant determinants of internal migration.
- Distance between districts emerged as an important factor influencing migration.
- Intervening opportunity variables significantly enhanced the model's explanatory power.
Conclusions:
- Internal migration patterns in Kenya are shaped by a combination of economic, noneconomic, and spatial factors.
- Destination characteristics and opportunities play a crucial role in migration decisions.
- The human capital model, augmented with intervening opportunities, provides a robust framework for analyzing Kenyan internal migration.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaDemographic FactorsDestinationDeveloping CountriesDistanceEastern AfricaEconomic FactorsEconomic ModelEducational StatusEmploymentEnglish Speaking AfricaGeographic FactorsIncomeKenyaMigrationMigration, Internal--determinantsModels, TheoreticalPopulationPopulation DensityPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologySocioeconomic FactorsWages
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