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Remittances, Bonds and Bridges: Remittances and Social Capital in Burundi

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This study explores the effects of remittances on households' structural social capital in urban Burundi. Distinctions are made between bonding and bridging social capital, referring to intra- versus inter-network ties of family members and friends. The results demonstrate that remittance-receiving households invest more in bridging social capital by participating in organisations (donating time), but make fewer monetary contributions, compared to non-receiving households. Remittances have mixed effects on bonding social capital: receiving households give significantly less gifts to family members and friends, but are more likely to send internal remittances, compared to non-receivers. The implications of these findings for post-conflict development are discussed.

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  • Sonja Fransen, 2015. "Remittances, Bonds and Bridges: Remittances and Social Capital in Burundi," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 51(10), pages 1294-1308, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevst:v:51:y:2015:i:10:p:1294-1308
    DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2015.1041517
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