Causes and Consequences of Cross Border Illegal Migration to the Middle East Case of Wogide Woreda South Wollo Zone of Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Teferi Mekonnen (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mohammed Yalew | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-05T05:28:09Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-08-05T05:28:09Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-08-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Illegal migration is a pressing global issue, particularly affecting developing countries in Africa. Many migrants leave their countries for various economic and non-economic reasons. Ethiopia, as one such developing nation, is significantly impacted by human migration. This study aimed to examine the causes and consequences of illegal migration in Wogide Wereda, South Wollo Zone, and Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire survey was conducted with 179 household respondents from three kebeles in the woreda, providing quantitative data. The study employed a cross sectional research design, supplemented by key informant interviews and focus group discussions to gather qualitative data.The study found that the primary driver of illegal migration in the area is economic, particularly the search for employment and the desire to improve living conditions. Migrants faced severe challenges during their cross-border journeys, including exploitation, rape, hunger, and theft of their earnings. Despite these negative consequences, some positive outcomes were noted, such as access to remittances, education, acquired skills, and improved living standards.Given that the negative consequences of illegal migration outweigh the benefits, the government should focus on facilitating safer migration practices. Regular and ongoing awareness campaigns should be conducted by the human resource management office, vital registration office, and woreda communication affairs to highlight the dangers of illegal migration. Additionally, the enterprise office should create job opportunities for returnees and potential migrants through revolving funds. The Wogide Wereda police office should also strengthen its control over illegal agents and brokers involved in migration. Keywords: illegal migration, migration route, broker, destination country, causes, consequences, wogide worda | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/6054 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | illegal migration | |
| dc.subject | migration route | |
| dc.subject | broker | |
| dc.subject | destination country | |
| dc.subject | causes | |
| dc.subject | consequences | |
| dc.subject | wogide worda | |
| dc.title | Causes and Consequences of Cross Border Illegal Migration to the Middle East Case of Wogide Woreda South Wollo Zone of Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |