Return Migration in the Republic of Moldova: Main Issues and Opportunities

Ianioglo, Alina; Tabac, Tatiana; Pahomii, Irina; Ceban, Alexandru; Onofrei, Nicoleta

doi:10.1111/imig.12737

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“…As argued by Ianioglo et al [54] for the Moldovan case, the trust deficit of migrants towards institutions leads to a failure to apply to existing support mechanisms, which our data in the form of deep scepticism about such proposals can attest. Namely, transnational family members also highlight the epistemological scepticism to communicate effectively: "It is impossible to say.…”

Section: Attitudes Towards Other Transnational Familiesattitudes Towa...mentioning

confidence: 47%

“Not like everyone else”? Transnational families’ relationship in their home society – between stigma and dialogue

Hossu,

Telegdi-Csetri,

Birou

et al. 2023

Ukr. socìum

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The study discusses whether and how Ukrainian and Moldovan migrant parents, some of whom had to leave their children behind in the care of other adults, are faced with a disapproving public discourse while also facing strong pressure both in their relationship with the public authorities and at the level of society, community, and family. Through this approach, we aim to answer the following question: Are Ukrainian and Moldavian transnational family members subjected to a process of stigmatization at the level of society and their immediate social environment? In this view, we develop a qualitative inquiry based on in-depth interviews with respondents from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Our main research objective is to examine the attitudes encountered by members of transnational families in society, their relations with the representatives of the authorities, as well as in their close social environment, community, and family. Specific research topics are explored, such as reasons for migration, trust in public authorities, local community, migrants’ community, trust in the host country’s state and society, the attitudes towards the most important key stakeholders involved in the migration process, as well as the support measures proposed by migrants and their families. The findings concerning the attitudes, level of trust, and proposals suggest the presence of a certain degree of stigmatization of parents from transnational families. Our study underlines the need for transnational transfer of good practices and real-life experiences, such as those of migrants, to not remain an empty imitation. This experience can only be transferred through dialogue, trust, and acceptance – which is not the case at the time of our research. Therefore, it is imperative to continue dialogue-based fieldwork with primary stakeholders, the families themselves, to deconstruct and prospectively avoid the structural construction of stigma.

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Section: Attitudes Towards Other Transnational Familiesattitudes Towa...mentioning

confidence: 47%

“Not like everyone else”? Transnational families’ relationship in their home society – between stigma and dialogue

Hossu,

Telegdi-Csetri,

Birou

et al. 2023

Ukr. socìum

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“…Changes in experiences, values and lifestyles brought about by migration have affected individuals who have migrated (Masferrer & Roberts, 2012). It is very important to ensure the reintegration of the migrants into the local society after returning (Ianioglo et al, 2021). Individual characteristics such as gender and age are significantly associated with the possibility of resettlement after returning (Croitoru & Vlase, 2022), and it is more difficult for the elderly, women and returning groups with lower education level to reintegrate into local society (Coniglio, 2018).…”

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A Review of Researches on Return Migration

Zhang,

Liang,

Meng

2023

WJEH

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Driven by factors related to economic development, return migration has become a topic of increasing academic interest. There are several mainstream theoretical interpretations of the phenomenon of return migration, and the existing literature focuses on the causes of return, employment choice and return effects. Through literature review, it is found that both economic factors and non-economic factors will have an impact on the decision to return. Compared with non-migrant group, returned migrants are more likely to engage in self-employed. Returned migrants may bring back advanced ideas and technologies, which will have a positive impact on local economic and social development, but the driving effect on employment is limited. In developing countries, “entrepreneurship” means vulnerability. Entrepreneurship is a choice made when all other labor market opportunities are not satisfactory or individuals have no employment opportunities, which belongs to necessity-based entrepreneurship. This paper discusses the findings based on a summary of the review and provides the prospects for future research.

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“…No less than 90 specific assisted voluntary return and reintegration programmes (AVRR) have been established by EU Member States, co-financed by the European Union, and implemented mainly by the International Organization on Migration (IOM). Maximising sustainable returns, understood not only as absence of re-emigration, but also as a returnee's positive impact on the development of their communities of origin, is a key challenge (Ianioglo, A., Tabac, T., Pahomii, I., Ceban, A., & Onofrei, N., 2021). The nature of return chosen, and the success of economic and social integration of migrants in host countries, is the main factors of successful reintegration at the pre-departure stage, together with social and psychological counseling in preparing the reintegration project (Wickramasekara, P., 2020).…”

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Social Reintegration and Life Satisfaction among Uganda Migrant Worker Returnees from Middle East

Ssenjinja,

Rukanyangira,

Kiyingi

2024

AJLG

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Purpose: The current study was undertaken to establish the contribution of social reintegration and life satisfaction of Ugandan migrant worker returnees from Middle East. Its objectives main objective was to analyse the influence of social reintegration on life satisfaction among Uganda migrant worker returnees from Middle East. Materials and Methods: In an effort to address the set objectives, a cross-sectional survey design which followed both quantitative and qualitative research approaches was adopted. Data was collected from a total quantitative sample of 218 Ugandan migrant worker returnees from Middle East. A qualitative sample of 25 managers of registered labour export companies and ministry officials in Uganda was determined by saturation point approach. The data was analysed at descriptive and inferential level. Quantitative and qualitative research were used because they are complementary methods that work well together to provide insights that are both deep and wide.The key references in the study are by (Nimkar, R., Savage, E., Tesfalidet, I., & Adugna, G. (2020)) who revealed that that having a safe, satisfactory and affordable place to live is critical to successful reintegration. Findings: The study findings show a poor life satisfaction amongst the respondent Ugandan migrant worker returnees (Mean = 2.63, SD = 1.53). Such poor life satisfaction were in terms of the returnees not being self-sufficient upon returning, poor intention to return guided by achieving the migration objectives, life not being close to ideal in several ways and rarely having a safe, satisfactory and affordable place to live. The respondents also reported not satisfied with their well-being, with life conditions of poor and rarely secure a means of livelihood. The respondents equally reported rarely holding a stock of incomes alongside the savings and to date not getting the basic things needed in life. The study concluded that that sufficient evidence demonstrates a significant relationship exists between social reintegration and life satisfaction among Uganda migrant worker returnees from Middle East. These results shows that the more the social reintegration, the better the level of life satisfaction among Uganda migrant worker returnees from Middle East and vice versa. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Finally, the policy makers at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social developmenteed develop a well-informed local understandable framework and strategy for assessment of performance of government and external labour recruitment organisations in as far as migrant reintegration programmes are concerned for enhanced social reintegration.

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Return Migration in the Republic of Moldova: Main Issues and Opportunities

Cited by 8 publications

References 7 publications

“Not like everyone else”? Transnational families’ relationship in their home society – between stigma and dialogue

“Not like everyone else”? Transnational families’ relationship in their home society – between stigma and dialogue

A Review of Researches on Return Migration

Social Reintegration and Life Satisfaction among Uganda Migrant Worker Returnees from Middle East

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