Do Migrant Remittances Reduce Poverty? Micro-Level Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan

Imran, Kashif; Devadason, Evelyn S.; Cheong, Kee Cheok

doi:10.22452/mjes.vol55no1.2

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“…Second, it works as a macro stabilizer in the economy by providing a foreign exchange that can lead to capital formation and increased employment (Iqbal, 2013). This outcome is well-matched with the above studies Imran et al 2018;Mekore &Yaekob, 2017;Yoshino, 2017;Khan et al, 2015;Faridi & Mehmood, 2014;Acharya, 2012;Kageyama, 2008. It can be concluded that external and internal migration are the important factors that can eradicate rural poverty in Pakistan…”

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“…The results exposed that the likelihood of a household being poorly augmented due to its high dependency ratio. Imran et al (2018) inspected the effect of remittances on poverty occurrence in Punjab, Pakistan. This inquiry endeavored to determine the association between remittance and poverty for migrant households at the disaggregated sub-national level, namely district-level, and also contrast the relationship within districts (urban-rural locales).…”

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The Role of Internal and External Migration on Rural Poverty Alleviation In Pakistan: A Case Study of Multan District

Shah¹,

Farooq²,

Chaudhry³

et al. 2021

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Migration has become an important part of the current global economy. People migrate from their homes for different purposes although this study endeavors to estimate the role of internal and external migration on poverty alleviation in rural areas of the Multan district. Binary logistic regression is applied to the data of 170 rural households. Poverty has been measured by the headcount index, poverty gap, and squared poverty gap, estimates show the high incidence of poverty in rural areas of Multan district. The findings reveal that rural to urban migration, foreign remittances, educational attainment of the household head, household head age and livestock population turn out to be discouraging aspects of poverty while physical disability and household size turn out to be encouraging aspects of poverty. To eradicate poverty easiness in internal and external migration should be ensured by the government.

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The Role of Internal and External Migration on Rural Poverty Alleviation In Pakistan: A Case Study of Multan District

Shah¹,

Farooq²,

Chaudhry³

et al. 2021

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“…HHs' age is insignificant in terms of savings in DPS/FDR/bonds, insurance and non-formal savings which postulates that if the household has an extra income, a HH of any age group would try to make savings after meeting their basic needs. However, the literature shows the older HHs were expected to make wiser decisions based on their experience and expertise (Imran et al, 2018).…”

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Remittances and households’ savings behaviour in Bangladesh

Salahuddin

Masud

Teng

2021

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of remittance inflow on households’ savings behaviour in Bangladesh. Remittances are considered as the countercyclical flow of income for its recipient economies. It surges the liquidity of the households receiving remittances, allows them to endure local economic shocks and facilitates them to practice productive activities. Remittances often form a big pool of resources for investment which complement the national savings and support the country’s growth through higher rates of capital accumulation. Therefore, if a significant portion of the remittance is used for savings it can lead to prominent economic growth in the long term. Design/methodology/approach Existing literature indicates remittance-receiving households have a greater propensity to use remittance income to meet basic consumption. However, based on the survey conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics on remittances and household savings (SIR, 2016) and using the ordinary least square regression analysis method, to identify the connection between remittances and household’s saving (SIR, 2016) and using the ordinary least square regression analysis method, to identify the connection between remittances and household’s savings behaviour in Bangladesh. Findings The findings of this study represent remittances encourage households to pursue different kinds of savings in Bangladesh. Savings are made in the form of opening savings accounts, deposit pension scheme/fixed deposits/Bonds, insurance policies, also savings through non-governmental organizations, cooperative societies and savings at home. Other than remittances the demographic characteristics of the household head also influence the savings choices. Originality/value To enable the implementation of appropriate policies to boost savings, analysis from both perspectives; the household and the national level, requires strong vigilance and surveillance.

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“…The redistribution of the economy via spending on the construction of houses is helping in the reduction of poverty. Moreover, remittances play a vital role to alleviate the poverty of migrant family members as (Imran et al, 2018;Odorige, 2016) in his study said that remittance is a relief to many homes from the grip of intense poverty. The migrants consider their investments in the big luxurious houses rational.…”

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Utilization of Remittances on House Construction: Ground Realities at Village Khohar District Gujrat, Punjab Pakistan

Hussain

Hayat

Rasheed

et al. 2021

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to find out local perception for utilization of remittances on the construction of luxurious houses in Village Khohar. Further, it aims to document the causes of international migration from this village. This study focuses on the chain migration from Pakistan to South Africa and to highlights the socio-economic status attached with showoff wealth through the construction of luxurious houses. Methodology: For this study qualitative anthropological research methods including in-depth interviews; informal discussions; and focused group discussions were used to collect empirical data. For this study, 23 migrants were selected through purposive sampling. In-depth interviews were conducted from the selected population for which a semi-structured interview guide was used. Main Findings: There is a history of migration from this village, residents of the village migrate and financially contribute to their left-behind families. The migrants spent billions of rupees on the construction of luxurious houses in which their left-behind family members live a comfortable life. The geographical and environmental reasons are important factors for international migration. Applications of this study: This study can help academicians, researchers, demographic experts, financial planners as well as policymakers to understand the factors associated with international migration along with the local perceptions about showoff wealth through the utilization of remittances. This study will also be valuable for the remittances beneficiary countries like Pakistan. Novelty/Originality of this study: Wealth is a symbol of status in traditional areas of Pakistan. The showoff wealth is associated with prestige. This topic is novel in terms of traditional and cultural practices for the utilization of wealth (remittances) on the construction of luxurious houses. The subject of this study was underexplored in the context of Pakistan in terms of the symbolic relationship between prestige and construction of luxurious houses.

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Do Migrant Remittances Reduce Poverty? Micro-Level Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

The Role of Internal and External Migration on Rural Poverty Alleviation In Pakistan: A Case Study of Multan District

The Role of Internal and External Migration on Rural Poverty Alleviation In Pakistan: A Case Study of Multan District

Remittances and households’ savings behaviour in Bangladesh

Utilization of Remittances on House Construction: Ground Realities at Village Khohar District Gujrat, Punjab Pakistan

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