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Drivers of Migration: Why do People Move?

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Drivers of Migration: Why do People Move?

Starting from the basis of the push-pull theory, this article elaborates on an overview of macro-, meso-, and micro-factors that act together to inform the migrant’s individual decision to migrate.

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
Academia
All
Author
Francesco Castelli
Source / Publisher
Journal of Travel Medicine
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
2
Cross Cutting Theme
People-centred
Status
Published

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