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Introduction
Additional affiliations
October 2019 - October 2020
United Nations University Institute of Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS)
Position
- Visiting Scholar
January 2015 - September 2017
March 2016 - June 2016
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Publications (20)
The paper argues for the need to integrate the linkages between migration, remittances and food crises in the migration-food security literature. Food crises that are exacerbated by erratic climatic changes, violence and other uncertainties are important drivers of international migration. Research on the impact of migration and remittances on food...
This study is a systematic review of literature on the impact of international migration on rural areas. We examined this impact on six rural welfare indicators, including labour, livelihood activities, income, food security, land use, and rural development. We selected 44 papers from a pool of 1544 articles published from 2007 to 2018. We found th...
Refugee camps are believed to represent safe havens for
forcibly displaced persons, but studies looking at refugees’
quality of life in camps are few. This paper explores how
Syrian refugees’ quality of life in camps in Jordan differs
from that of Syrian refugees residing outside camps. Using
data from the Syrian Refugee and Host Community
Survey,...
The literature on migrants’ integration and wellbeing is ample, but the case of economic-asylum seekers in a protracted asylum application system is yet to receive sufficient attention. The economic-asylum seekers are a unique group who migrate with an economic motive but apply for asylum to achieve economic integration in the host country. We use...
Purpose
This paper aims to explore the connectivity between social media use, access to migrant networks, information asymmetry and migration intentions.
Design/methodology/approach
The study was conducted using data from individuals living in Nigeria and analysed with a generalized structural equation model, which is rare for this kind of researc...
CONTEXT
It is still an open question how to assess the contribution of digitalisation in agriculture to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and how digitalisation then can be done in a responsible way. A socio-cyber-physical system (SCPS) concept can help this analysis, but little experience exists with its operationalisation and app...
This dissertation critically reviews neoclassical migration theories and conceptualises the capability-based framework as a prospect in migration theory. I show that most of the neoclassical migration theories were formed in the twentieth century. They therefore require an update to accommodate contemporary migration dynamics. I argue that a multif...
We explore the farmers' perception of how different external drivers of changes in farming activities could lead to sustainability practices among wine producers. The general assumption is that regulatory and market forces can change the production strategies of wine producers, which could eventually lead to the adoption of sustainability practices...
We explore the farmers' perception of how different external drivers of changes in farming activities could lead to sustainability practices among wine producers. The general assumption is that regulatory and market forces can change the production strategies of wine producers, which could eventually lead to the adoption of sustainability practices...
International migration is undergoing unprecedented changes. The traditional determinants of migration such as poverty, food insecurity and climate change are giving way to new motivations such as the desire to live a foreign lifestyle. Recently, incomplete and asymmetric information spread through social media platforms has increasingly led migran...
This paper evaluates the impact of a rural information campaign on safe migration conducted in Nigeria. The intervention was done in 10 secondary schools in Edo State by a means randomised experiment. The result shows that treated students responded appropriately to the information campaign by showing more ability to understand the dangers of irreg...
Micronutrient malnutrition has been a challenge in Burkina Faso for many years, where it has led to worsening food security situation. Vitamin, iron and zinc deficiencies affects 1 in 4 persons in the country and is responsible for early child nutritional disorder. The high prevalence of micronutrient malnutrition may be attributed to the dominant...
International remittance is a significant source of foreign inflow to Nigeria after crude oil. Nigeria witness severe food price shock during the period of low crude oil prices between 2015 to 2016. Challenges of food insecurity in the country are aggravated by lack of money, environment issues, and internal conflicts. Using representative data fro...
This review critically analysed the role of transgenic biofortification for the reduction of hidden hunger in Nigeria with emphasis on the status, advantages and challenges. We argue that although transgenic biofortification projects are having a humble beginning in Nigeria, many rural dwellers, and malnourished groups could benefit from the projec...
The emergence of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) as an intellectual property
right has brought opportunities and challenges to Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). While
many countries have taken measures to protect their origin-linked food products,
countries in SSA seem to lag behind. The difficulty in doing so would not only cause the
usurpation of...
The global gender discourse has placed more emphasis on women empowerment. However, when issues concerning adolescents are raised, both boys and girls should be integrated. This is because the same power that patriarchy is believed to have given men, hurts men as well, especially adolescent boys. In rural Nigeria, adolescents between the ages of 15...
The study analyzed the allocative efficiency of small holder broiler farmers in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. A total of 60 respondents were randomly sampled from five purposively selected autonomous communities. The list was obtained from Orlu Zonal Livestock Office. Structured questionnaires were used in the collection of dat...
Questions
Question (1)
In recent times, desperate migration has become an object of international concern. Despite the stories of "modern day slavery" in Libya and death by the sea, many young African have continued to embark on this deadly mission. This therefore question the role of information campaigns in deterring irregular migrations. Can you share case studies where information campaigns have been applied to reduced desperate migration, and what are the impacts?
Thank you
