International labor migration and livelihood security in Nepal

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As one of the poorest countries globally, Nepal faces significant challenges due to its difficult natural environment and widespread poverty. Since the early 21st century, international labor migration and the resulting remittances have become crucial to the country's economic and social development, driven by internal disturbances like economic downturns and political upheavals, along with a rising global demand for unskilled labor. While the short- to mid-term positive effects on Nepal's economy are widely acknowledged, the individual household consequences of this livelihood strategy remain poorly understood, with little empirical research available. This book emerged from a 2015 Alumni Workshop in Kathmandu, addressing this knowledge gap by presenting original research on the impacts of family member absences and remittance receipt. The authors expanded their findings to make them accessible for policymakers and further research. The volume also provides detailed data on outmigration and remittance inflows, while exploring the long-term developmental implications of international migration, including the knowledge and networks returned scholars bring to Nepal. The editor, Béatrice Knerr, is a development economics professor with extensive experience in labor migration research and has published numerous works in the field.