The Impact of International Migration

Introduction.- Theoretical Perspectives on International Migration and Livelihoods.- Theories of International Migration.- The New Economics of Migration / The New Economics of Labor Migration.- Segmented Labor Market or Dual Labor Market Theory.- Migration Network, Chain Migration and Migration System Theories.- Transnational Migration and Transnational Social Spaces.- Sustainable Livelihoods Approach.- Analytical Framework.- Methodology and Methods.- Methods of Empirical Field Research.- Multi-Sited Field Research.- Migration as a Process and Contemporary Trends in International Migration in Kyrgyzstan.- Migration Processes in the Soviet Period.- New Forms and Trends in International Migration after Sovereignty.- Conclusion.- Jalal - Abad Oblast - Global Transformations and Local Responses.- Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation in the Jalal-Abad Oblast.- Changing Patterns of Rural Livelihoods in the Case Study Region: Examples from the Rural Municipality Areas of Arstanbap, Kyzyl-Unkur and Kara-Alma.- Conclusion.- Migration as a Crucial Practice within New Livelihood Strategies.- Reasons of International Migration.- Reasons for Migration.- Decision Making and the Initial Resources for Going Abroad.- The Role of Migrant Networks in Migration and the Development of Chain Reactions.- Geography of International Migration.- Scale and Destination of Migrants.- Period and Frequency of Migration.- Economic Activity of Migrants.- Types of Migrant's Occupation.- How Do Migrants Gain Access to Jobs?.- Conclusion.- Impacts of International Migration on Local Livelihoods.- Economic Impact of International Migration.- Monthly Earnings, Expenditures and Savings of Migrants.- Remittances and Spending Patterns.- From Coping Strategy to Sustainability and Wellbeing.- Social Impact of International Migration.- Social Impacts of International Migration on Families Left Behind.- Role of International Migration in Creating Human and Social Capitals.- Challenges of Female Migrants

Lira Sagynbekova received her Ph.D. at the Centre for Development Studies (ZELF), Institute of Geographical Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin. Between 2006 and 2010 she was lecturer at Kyrgyz National University by J. Balasagyn on the Faculty of Geography, Ecology and Tourism. She was a visiting fellow to the Moscow State University (Oct.2007-Febr.2008) and to Freie Universität Berlin (Nov.2005-Febr.2006) and since 2015 she has been working at the Mountain Societies Research Institute (MSRI), University of Central Asia.