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Title The impact of remittances on the rural household poverty in Namibia: A case of Ohangwena constituency, Ohangwena region
Full text http://hdl.handle.net/11070/3754
Date 2023
Author(s) Kashimba, Emilia Floriana
Abstract A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of arts in development studies - Migration is a global concern that impacts the socio-economy of any country. Migration occurs at international and internal levels. It is known to put pressure on a country's resource allocation when proper planning has yet to be done; it may affect development. A large portion of migration involves internal migration from rural to urban areas for economic reasons. In some countries, migration is also known as a strategy to reduce poverty in rural areas through remittances. This thesis sought to investigate the impact of remittances on rural household poverty in Namibia, and a case study in the Ohangwena constituency, Ohangwena region, was conducted. The study's objectives were to identify the nature of remittances sent by migrants to the rural household, to explore the uses of remittances in the rural household, and to investigate the impact of the remittances on the rural household. The study used a qualitative approach to collect data. A sample of 20 rural households was selected using a snowball sampling procedure. Data was collected using an interview guide through key informants per rural household. The study revealed that many rural households receive cash, food, materials, goods, and equipment remittances. The study also found that remittances are used to improve the living standards of the rural household, as most participants have mentioned buying food for consumption in the household as one of the primary uses of remittances. Others were paying bills, agricultural purposes, improving housing structures, and many more. The findings have also revealed that remittances positively impact the rural household as they have enhanced many rural households after migration, such as improved employment rates, food security, income, health, and education, and the household's general well-being. One of the study recommendations is for development planners to mainstream migration in development plans to improve rural poverty and achieve rural development
Subject(s) Remittance; Migration; Poverty; Household
Language en
Publisher University of Namibia
Type of publication Thesis
Repository Windhoek - University of Namibia
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