The impact of international labor migration from Sri Lanka to Middle East countries | |
| Author | Ananda, P. H. |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.RD-04-01 |
| Subject(s) | Alien labor--Sri Lanka Emigration and immigration |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. RD-04-01 |
| Abstract | Migration of both skilled and unskilled workers from Sri Lanka started in early 1970s and number has been increasing all the time and it has reached to 203,710 migrants by the end of year 2002. Earnings by overseas migrants come to the second highest national income of the country. More than 80 percent of the migrant workers are unskilled women who have migrated as housemaids. There are some negative consequences of migration. But the Government promotes migration because of high foreign exchange earnings. This study reviewed decision-making process, pattern and impacts of migration. The emphasis was given to compare their socio economic situation before migrating and after their return. The study found that majority of migrants are middle-aged unskilled, who have less education and experience. The numbers who escaped from their work places continue to increase because difficulties faced by them. The study found that about one half of the returnee migrants have remained unemployed while the other half are involved in self-employment and casual jobs in agriculture or in garment factories. Government pays little or no attention to those who returned after migration. As a result they are not in a position to invest what they earned in a productive channel. Study revealed that they had invested money in selfenterp1ises while few have invested in real properties. Many were found spending money in unproductive activities. Therefore, it can be recommended to implement awareness programs among the migrants and to strengthen the diplomatic services in receiving countries for the purpose of reducing difficulties faced by the migrants and to uphold the status of the migrants and country image. |
| Year | 2004 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. RD-04-01 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Rural Development, Gender and Resources (RD) |
| Chairperson(s) | Routray, Jayant K. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Resurreccion, Bernadette; Chandana Indrapanya |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Sri Lanka; Asian Institute of Technology |
| Degree | Research report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2004 |