Journal of Poverty
Volume 21, Issue 5, 2017, Pages 411-433

Understanding Nepalese Labor Migration to Gulf Countries (Article)

Malla B. , Rosenbaum M.S.*
  • a Department of Management, Kathmandu University School of Management, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • b Department of Marketing, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, United States

Abstract

This work explores the reasons Nepalese emigrate for employment to Persian Gulf countries, despite potential risks of doing so. The authors obtained data from questionnaires administered to Nepalese who reside in rural areas. The data suggest that Nepalese realize the dangers associated with the Gulf. However, Nepalese emigrate because of limited opportunities in Nepal, an obligation to improve their families’ well-being, and the allure of Gulf nations. Although migrant deaths are a concern for the Nepali government, findings suggest that many Nepali accept risks associated with Gulf employment. Thus, Gulf migration is unenviable until the Nepali economy can support its population. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Wages Middle East & North Africa Migration Nepal Central Asia

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84984864990&doi=10.1080%2f10875549.2016.1217578&partnerID=40&md5=f697de72c5ff2b90ab5b97445fb6f6f4
DOI: 10.1080/10875549.2016.1217578
ISSN: 10875549
Original Language: English