| ID | 183277 |
| Title Proper | Human mobility and ecological degradation in Nigeria and benin republic, 1999-2017 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ezeabasili, Ifeoma Ethel |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Ifeoma Ethel Ezeabasili noted that human mobility is a complex phenomenon and a fundamental component of structural transformation in developing countries. Migration patterns differ considerably across regions and countries, and flows have changed course over time. Despite the growing interest in the issue of human mobility in Nigeria and the Benin Republic, researchers and policy experts have paid more attention to the determinants of migration and less attention to its interrelationship with the environment. The present study uses a longer timeframe spanning from 1999 to 2017 and musters classical migration theory as a framework of analysis. It notes that: 1. There is a very weak positive but insignificant relationship between human mobility and ecological degradation. 2. There is no causal relationship between human migration and ecological degradation. The author concludes that human mobility does not cause harm to the environment, and therefore, recommends that the Nigerian and Benin governments and experts should formulate policies that will improve the state of the environment for human activities. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Affairs Vol. 25, No.4; Oct-Dec 2021: p.104-119 |
| Journal Source | World Affairs 2021-10 25, 4 |