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Agricultural activity shapes the communication and migration patterns in Senegal
S Martin-Gutierrez1, J Borondo1, A J Morales1
1Grupo de Sistemas Complejos, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n 28040 Madrid, Spain.
Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|July 3, 2016
Summary
Agricultural activity and religious holidays significantly influence Senegal
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomics
- Human Mobility
- Telecommunications Data Analysis
Background:
- Senegal's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, employing over 70% of the workforce.
- Understanding communication and migration patterns is crucial for socioeconomic development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of agricultural activities on communication and mobility in Senegal.
- To identify key drivers of internal migration and communication patterns.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of anonymized mobile phone records.
- Correlation of communication and mobility data with agricultural seasons (growing and harvest).
- Identification of patterns related to religious holidays.
Main Results:
- Two distinct peaks in phone call activity were observed during the agricultural growing season.
- Increased migration flows across Senegal were detected during the harvest period.
- Religious holidays also demonstrably influence population mobility patterns.
Conclusions:
- Agricultural cycles are a primary determinant of communication and mobility in Senegal.
- Religious holidays are also significant drivers of internal migration and movement within the country.
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