Towards a definition for returnees' reintegration processes in the context of rural Ethiopia

Abstract

Return migration is one aspect of migration that has been increasingly studied since the 1980s (Cassarino, 2008).Since then, different scholars have clearly illustrated that returnees' socio-demographic characteristics (e.g. age and sex), the mode of their return (voluntary or forced) and their living situation in the host country (e.g. duration of stay, employment, income and extent of integration) and in the country of return (e.g. employment opportunities and availability of resources) all influence the so-called 'success' of their reintegration processes after re-

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“…These particular outcomes are not contrary to the outcomes identified in existing definitions of successful (re) integration. As already noted, Surtees (2010), as well as Tizazu et al (2021), identify elements of success such as living in a stable and safe environment, a reasonable standard of living (economic), access to emotional and social support (social), and opportunities for personal, social and economic development.…”

“…Finally, there is an emphasis that (re) integration is multi-dimensional, encompassing domains such as the sociocultural, psychosocial, political and physical (Lietaert and Kuschminder, 2021). Tizazu et al (2021) also focus on (re) integration of migrants more generally and in particular the economic and social aspects of the process. In their research on returnees in rural Ethiopia, in regard to the economic aspects of (re) integration, they find that having housing, owning land and the possibility to generate income are important.…”

“…In their research on returnees in rural Ethiopia, in regard to the economic aspects of (re) integration, they find that having housing, owning land and the possibility to generate income are important. In regard to social aspects of (re) integration, in addition to the importance of relationships with family and friends, the research finds that participation in social events and membership in informal organisations are additionally relevant to the (re) integration process (Tizazu et al, 2021).…”

“…Tizazu et al (2021) also focus on (re) integration of migrants more generally and in particular the economic and social aspects of the process. In their research on returnees in rural Ethiopia, in regard to the economic aspects of (re) integration, they find that having housing, owning land and the possibility to generate income are important.…”