Part I: Patterns, Drivers and Implications of Migration in the Global South -- Chapter 1. South-South Migration within the East and Horn of Africa Region (Zachary Strain) -- Chapter 2. Contemporary Labor Migration in West and Central Africa: The Main Patterns, Drivers and Routes (Chiara Janssen...

Terrorism is a global phenomenon with devastating consequences for the individuals involved and society in general. The adverse impacts of terrorist attacks may act as a driver for migration, both within and across borders. Yet, empirical evidence on the causal impact of terrorism on migration...

Aspirations provide the underlying dynamics of the behavior of individuals whether they are realised or not. Knowledge about the characteristics and motives of those who aspire to leave the host country is key for both host and home countries to formulate appropriate and effective policies to...

In light of the recent feminization of migration, we empirically explore to what extent worldwide female migration can be explained by perceived gender discrimination. Thanks to unique individual level data, we track women's willingness and preparation to emigrate from 150 countries between...