International Migration: Causes and Consequences in Nepal

Abstract

This research article analyzes the causes and consequences of international migration in Nepal. Main objective of the study is to identify and examine issues of emigration which is supposed to be the fundamental cause of forcing Nepalese people to abroad for education and labor works. Using qualitative research method, this paper analyzes secondary data derived from published articles, journals, and books. Qualitative analysis focused on key causes and consequences made by increasing migration upon the Nepal. The study found that lack of quality higher education, lack employment, lack of skilled human capitals and career development opportunities were the push factors for increasing migration problems of the Nepal. In terms of economic development, migration contributes to national and family economic growth which is the major consequences seen in Nepal because of international migration. This paper also identified and analyzed the social, political, gender and economic consequences in relation to migration. The conclusion of the research is that both push and pull factors are responsible for migration making positive and negative impacts upon the country's social and economic development.