THE DETERMINANT FACTORS FOR INTERNAL MIGRATION IN RURAL AREAS OF NORTH GONDAR: THE CASE OF DABAT DISTRICT

Abstract

In most studies emphasis has been given to international migration. This clearly strikes a chord to have emphasis for internal migration as equally important as that of International Migration. Hence in recognition to these facts, this study mainly aimed at investigating the patterns of migration and major determinants of internal migration in north Gondar woredas particularly of dabat district. To do so the study employed both descriptive and econometrics analysis tools to analyze the data. The result of the study firstly, revealed that the study area is characterized by temporary and seasonal migration. Secondly, the main determinant forces for households’ internal migration decision were crop failure, large family size, being female household bread maker, and lack of alternative income sources as push factors. On the other hand, household head positions, number of educated family member were as pull factor for internal migration decision in the study area. Moreover, poor infrastructure reflected in long distance walk to the main market and main road found to negatively affect internal migration decision