Extra-Regional Return Migration to Africa: A Systematic Literature Review

Author:

Oklikah Desmond Ofori1ORCID,Kutor Senanu Kwasi1,Bandauko Elmond1,Asare Akosua Boahemaa1,Okwei Reforce1,Odoi Amanda2,Arku Godwin1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Geography and Environment, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

2. Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD), University of Cape, Cape Coast, Ghana

Abstract

As global economies become increasingly interconnected, the movement of people across borders has intensified, generating significant debate on the implications for both sending and receiving countries. Amid this debate, studies continue to report the return of some migrants to out-sourcing countries. While extra-regional return migration (henceforth, return migration) to Africa has received scholarly attention, there is no periodic systematic literature review to establish emerging themes on this topic. In this paper, we use standard procedures to analyse twenty peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2022. From the findings, it emerged that return migration is a complex process shaped by multiple factors, such as family considerations and policies. The findings also highlight the differential experiences of returnees as they reintegrate into life in their home countries. Therefore, stakeholders should provide the necessary policy support to enhance the contributions of returnees to development.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

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