Gender, Remittances and Development: The Case of Filipino Migration to Italy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women, Corporate Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women migrant labor.

Migrant remittances.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (40 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2009

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book examines the impact of gender on migration, remittances, and rural development, specifically focusing on Filipino migration to Italy. It highlights how gender norms influence the migration of Filipino women due to labor demands in Italy’s care sector. The remittances sent by these women are critical for the survival and social mobility of their families in the Philippines. The study explores how women prioritize remittances for household needs, education, and agricultural investments, impacting food security and local development. It addresses the challenges faced by female migrants, including high-interest debts and limited agricultural participation. The book is aimed at policymakers, researchers, and organizations focused on migration and development. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Linking migration, remittances and rural development

1.2. Approaching remittances, rural development and household food security from a gender perspective

1.3. Project approach: Objectives and methodology

2. Filipino migratory and Remittances flows

2.1. An introduction to the Philippines

2.2. Characteristics of filipino emigration to Italy

2.3. Understanding the migratory process

3. Impacts of Remittances on rural development and household food security

3.1. Agricultural production

3.2. Household food security

3.3. Gender equality

4. Recommendations

Appendix 1. Filipino emigration by province (table)

Appendix 2. Philippines’ regions and provinces (map)

Appendix 3. Interviewee’s profiles (tables)

Appendix 4. The results from the validation workshop (summary)

References Generated by AI.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9789210553957

9210553950

OCLC:

1409683114