Defining Vulnerability in Post-Conflict Environments

Ahmed, Maha; Gassmann, Franziska

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1829914

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“…Examples of possible events which cause external vulnerability include a conflict, natural disaster or macro-economic crisis. While the external side is the underlying cause of uncertainty over time, and the internal side reinforces poverty once a shock hits, it is the combination of the two which constitutes vulnerability (Ahmed & Gassmann, 2009).…”

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“…Therefore vulnerability is caused by the combination of exposure to risk (high uncertainty) and lack of entitlements (low resilience). We follow the conceptual framework put forth by Ahmed and Gassmann (2009; which understands vulnerability in a post-conflict setting to be caused by functioning losses within four principle dimensions: (1) human security; (2) exchange freedom; (3) social capital and (4) access. By classifying losses along these four dimensions, we are able to identify specific indicators within each allowing for measurement.…”

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The influence of vulnerability on migration intentions in Afghanistan

Loschman

Siegel

2014

Migration and Development

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This study explores the influence of vulnerability on migration intentions within the context of Afghanistan. While it is commonplace to conceptualize migration as being driven by certain economic-related factors, it is reasonable to assume that in an insecure setting like Afghanistan the difference between voluntary and involuntary movement is not easily distinguishable, making it necessary to approach the subject through a spectrum which does not presuppose migration is strictly economic in nature. With this in mind, we consider the issue through the broader lens of household vulnerability, a measure which incorporates a range of socio-economic factors allowing for a more comprehensive analysis. We first construct a profile of household vulnerability through individual indicators of deprivation along four principle dimensions, and then perform a regression analysis estimating the influence on migration intentions. Our results provide clear evidence that vulnerable households have a lower likelihood of concrete plans to migrate. This result supports the suggestion that it is not the "poorest of the poor", or in our case the "most vulnerable of the vulnerable" who aspire to move, indicating households have a realistic understanding of their capabilities taking into consideration the inherent costs and risks associated with cross-border movement.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%