West African immigrant traders in Ghana: Study shows 85.6% prefer temporary stay – Migration policy research
A new study has revealed that the majority of West African itinerant immigrant retailers in Accra intend to stay in Ghana temporarily, with family and friendship networks playing a decisive role in their migration decisions. The study, conducted by Professor Elijah Yendaw and published in the Journal of Identity and Migration Studies, surveyed 779 West African immigrant retailers across nine…
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A study on West African immigrant retailers in Accra, Ghana, found that most intend to stay temporarily. According to MyJoyOnline Ghana, 85.6 per cent of 779 surveyed retailers preferred temporary residence, while 14.4 per cent intended to stay permanently.
The study, conducted by Professor Elijah Yendaw, examined how socio-demographic characteristics and social networks shape immigrants’ intentions to remain in Ghana. Family and friendship networks play a decisive role in their migration decisions.
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