Some Implications of International Labour Migration from Malawi

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Title:	Some Implications of International Labour Migration from Malawi
Author:	Coleman, G.
Year:	1974
Periodical:	East African Geographical Review
Issue:	12
Period:	April
Pages:	87-101
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Malawi
Subjects:	labour migration Economics and Trade Labor and Employment Urbanization and Migration Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
Abstract:	Temporary labour migration from Malawi has long been a significant feature of the economy of the country. It has been estimated that by about 1910 approximately 10 per cent of the adult male population were working abroad and by 1921 this figure had probably reached 20 per cent. These figures assume major proportions when broken down on a sub-regional basis (male absence 75% on local level and 60% at district-level). This paper examines some of the implications of this high level of male absence. Sections: Introduction - The impact of migration on the supplying areas - Rural unemployment - The gain to the economy - Conclusion. Notes, tables.