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2015 Earthquake as Driver of Labour Migration

In: Initiating Dialogue on Post-Disaster Reconstruction (Edited volume)

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  • Ganesh Gurung

    (Nepal Institute of Development Studies)

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This chapter evaluates the trend of labour migration and its drivers in 2015-Nepal Earthquake affected areas and the impacts on remittance flows. The study also assesses the state and impact of the disaster and reconstruction activity on labour market in earthquake affected areas.

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  • Ganesh Gurung, 2018. "2015 Earthquake as Driver of Labour Migration," Initiating Dialogue on Post-Disaster Reconstruction (Edited volume), in: Dikshya Singh & Neelu Thapa (ed.), Initiating Dialogue on Post-Disaster Reconstruction (Edited volume), edition 1, chapter 4, pages 59-72, South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment.
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