MIGRATION AND HOUSEHOLD POVERTY IN BURUNDI: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH MIGRANTS AND HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT MIGRANTS

BAKWIYE Déo, ETUDIANT

Persistent poverty remains a significant issue in sub-Saharan Africa, and combatting it has been a key focus of development policies in the region. The Burundian government aims to transform Burundi into an emerging country by 2040 and a developed country by 2060, focusing on addressing basic needs, reducing inequality, unemployment, and poverty. This study explores the impact of emigration on poverty levels among migrant households to provide valuable insights for poverty reduction strategies. The findings reveal that emigration has a positive effect on household poverty in Burundi. Households with at least one emigrant are less likely to be poor than those without. Additionally, factors such as the region and place of residence, household size, gender, marital status, occupation, and education level of the household head also influence poverty levels. Based on these results, the study recommends that the Burundian government encourage greater diaspora involvement in development projects and strengthen systems for international monetary transfers to support economic growth. This approach would enhance efforts to alleviate poverty and foster sustainable development in the country.

Keywords: Population and Development, Internal Migration and Urbanization, Population, Environment, and Climate Change, International Migration

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