São Tomé and Príncipe - Unpacking Migration Dynamics
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Washington, DC: World Bank
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Migration is a global phenomenon that
significantly affects individuals, families, and the broader
society, offering prospects for socioeconomic development in
both origin and destination countries. Africa is
experiencing many of the factors that drive migration and is
anticipated to be the origin of the largest share of the
world’s migrants in the forthcoming years. Similar to many
African nations, São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) is affected by
migration, especially emigration pressures related to its
small island characteristics. STP faces substantial economic
hurdles common to small island developing nations, including
limited land area, a small domestic market, and heavy
reliance on imports, which together constrain opportunities
for economic diversification and growth. Furthermore, the
country’s economy is highly susceptible to external shocks,
particularly those related to climate change, as extreme
weather events and rising sea levels threaten its
agricultural productivity and fishing industries. The island
nation also faces mounting pressure on its job market and
public services, exacerbating unemployment and
underemployment issues. This study seeks to advance the
understanding of the dynamics of migration and remittances
in STP and their socioeconomic impacts for vulnerable
families, and provide recommendations to foster a better
migration model.
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MIGRATION, LIMITED LAND AREA, SMALL DOMESTIC MARKET, SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT, VULNERABLE FAMILIES, MIGRATION MODELS