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Egyptian migrant workers in Jordan
This working paper on migrant Egyptian workers in Jordan provides an overview of the current economic environment, historical pattern, and legal framework of Egyptian workers’ migration to Jordan.
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Ghana brief
Overview of MIDEQ's work in Ghana.
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'Becoming Someone’: The imagery of South Africa as a destination by Ethiopian migrants
Written collaboratively by MIDEQ in South Africa and our partners at the open data institute (ODI), this article explores the pattern of Ethiopian migration to South Africa, highlighting the prolonged and arduous journey Ethiopians undertake. Despite facing challenges and marginalisation, Ethiopian migrants continue to choose South Africa as their destination.
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Business only - why are most African businessmen in Yiwu young men?
About 95,000 African businessmen visit Yiwu every year. The MIDEQ team in China interviewed African businessmen in Yiwu and found that young businessmen often stay in Yiwu while older businessmen often choose to return home. This is a reflection of the intergenerational division of labour in the family.
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