Labor migration in Central Asia: issues, impacts, and strategic solutions

Zebo KULDASHEVA^[1]

https://doi.org/10.53465/SJIR.1339-2751.2024.2.162-182

 

Abstract: This paper investigates labor migration in Central Asia from 2013 to 2023, targeted on economic and demographic factors, including GDP per capita, unemployment, inflation, remittances, and population growth. Using panel regression analysis and World Systems Theory, the study highlights key factors influencing migration trends, such as economic disparities, reliance on remittances, and shared language or borders. Findings show that there is a high out-migration from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan because of significant unemployment and poverty rates, whilst Kazakhstan demonstrates economic stability which leads to less migration rates. In the last years, Uzbekistan shows progress in reducing migration through economic development. The results determine the need for more targeted policies to tackle against economic issues, reduce reliance on remittances and promote sustainable development.

Keywords: labor migration, Central Asia, economic factors, demographic trends, remittances, shared borders

JEL: J61, O53

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Submitted: 24. 10. 2024 | Accepted: 29. 11. 2024 | Published 15. 12. 2024

 

To cite this article (APA style):

Kuldasheva, Z. (2024). Labor migration in Central Asia: issues, impacts, and strategic solutions. Medzinárodné vzťahy – Slovak Journal of International Relations, 22(2), 162 – 182. https://doi.org/10.53465/SJIR.1339-2751.2024.2.162-182

 

 

Publisher: University of Economics in Bratislava

ISSN online: 1339-2751

 

^[1] Zebo Kuldasheva, Associate Professor, Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations, Tashkent State University of Economics, Islam Karimov 49, 100066 Tashkent, e-mail: . https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6367-2192