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The Impact of International Migration

Process and Contemporary Trends in Kyrgyzstan

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Authors:
  1. Lira Sagynbekova

    1. Centre for Development Studies, Frei Universitat Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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  • Focuses on the role of international migration in maintaining sustainable livelihoods

  • Provides insight into the migration situation at the place of origin as well as of destination

  • Analyzes the economic and social impacts on migrants and their families left behind

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiv
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  2. Introduction: Migration and Livelihood Strategies

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 1-7

  3. Theoretical Perspectives on International Migration and Livelihoods

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 9-25

  4. Methodology and Methods

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 27-36

  5. Migration as a Process and Contemporary Trends in International Migration in Kyrgyzstan

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 37-71

  6. Jalal-Abad Oblast: Global Transformations and Local Responses

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 73-96

  7. Migration as a Crucial Practice Within New Livelihood Strategies

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 97-143

  8. Impacts of International Migration on Local Livelihoods

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 145-209

  9. Return Migration

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 211-229

  10. Conclusion, Outlook and Final Remarks

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages 231-240

  11. Erratum to: Jalal-Abad Oblast: Global Transformations and Local Responses

    • Lira Sagynbekova
    Pages E1-E1

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 241-291
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About this book

This book comprises the historical overview of migration processes in Kyrgyzstan, contemporary migration trends in international migration and various social, economic and political impacts of migration. It presents the findings of longstanding, in-depth, comprehensive and empirical research. Insights are maximized by applying the multi-sited strategy of analyzing both the migrant's place of origin and that of destination. The primary goal of the book is to contribute to a better understanding of the meanings and the impacts of contemporary international migration processes in Kyrgyzstan and their relevance for local livelihoods.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Centre for Development Studies, Frei Universitat Berlin, Berlin, Germany

    Lira Sagynbekova

About the author

Lira Sagynbekova received her Ph.D. at the Centre for Development Studies (ZELF), Institute of Geographical Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin. Between 2006 and 2010 she was lecturer at Kyrgyz National University by J. Balasagyn on the Faculty of Geography, Ecology and Tourism. She was a visiting fellow to the Moscow State University (Oct.2007-Febr.2008) and to Freie Universität Berlin (Nov.2005-Febr.2006) and since 2015 she has been working at the Mountain Societies Research Institute (MSRI), University of Central Asia.

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