International migration from Ghana: A gender analysis of the determinants

Author(s):

Edwin Atitsogbui, Louis Boakye-Yiadom, Priscilla Twumasi Baffour

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2024-07-31 07:22:18

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Abstract

Migration, in general, continues to be an area of interest with the continuous increase in mobility from essentially less deprived areas. The interplay of gender in migration also introduces a vital layer of heterogeneity in the factors that shape the migratory process. This study complements the extant literature by providing a quantitative analysis of the understudied determinants of migration from Sub-Saharan African countries. To investigate the determinants affecting the migration decisions for men and women, we employ longitudinal data collected within the Migration between Africa and Europe (MAFE) project. Using the discrete-time event history logit model, we first estimate a pooled model to investigate the gender difference in emigration from Ghana. The empirical finding suggests no significant difference between males and females in migration. However, using a separate model for males and females, we find that some determinants influencing males’ migration significantly differ from females. The study finds that the age of men impacts migration. Moreover, the migrant network in Europe facilitates migration for males and females. However, they offer more assistance for males than females. We also found that the migrant network composition, type, or characteristics significantly influence migration in the separate models for males and females. Furthermore, economically active or unemployed females are more likely to migrate than females studying. Males are more likely to migrate if they are retired. Finally, childbearing deters migration, especially for women. Specifically, having a child below eight deters migration for women.

Keywords
International migration, migrant network, gender, logit and determinants

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