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The Socioeconomic and Health Status of Rural–Urban Migrants in Indonesia

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  • Budy P. Resosudarmo
  • Asep Suryahadi
  • M.P. Purnagunawan
  • Athia Yumna
  • Asri Yusrina

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This fascinating study compares and contrasts the immense internal migration movements in China and Indonesia. Over the next two decades, approximately two-thirds of the rural labour force is expected to migrate, transforming their respective societies from primarily rural to urban based.
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  • Budy P. Resosudarmo & Asep Suryahadi & M.P. Purnagunawan & Athia Yumna & Asri Yusrina, "undated". "The Socioeconomic and Health Status of Rural–Urban Migrants in Indonesia," Working Papers 333, Publications Department.
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