A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
The land left behind : a systematic review of transnational migration-induced change and its implication for rural sustainability in Nepal (2025)


Koirala, S., & Bashyal, S. (2025). The land left behind : a systematic review of transnational migration-induced change and its implication for rural sustainability in Nepal. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 12, Article 38. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-04180-1


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All authors or editorsKoirala, Saroj; Bashyal, Soniya

Journal or seriesHumanities and Social Sciences Communications

eISSN2662-9992

Publication year2025

Publication date09/01/2025

Volume12

Article number38

PublisherSpringer

Publication countryUnited Kingdom

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-04180-1

Publication open accessOpenly available

Publication channel open accessOpen Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/99395


Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted impacts of transnational migration in Nepal, drawing on findings from 42 systematically selected research articles. Employing a thematic analysis approach, the study constructs a schematic representation delineating four key themes: the use effect of remittance income on individuals, the offset effect on land, the substitution effect on people due to a reduced workforce, and the neglect effect on land stemming from decreased working members in households and communities. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the migration dynamics and addresses its implications for rural sustainability. The central theme underscores the connections between transnational migration and its implication for food security, livelihood enhancement, income diversification, and ecological restoration. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding these interlinkages for informed policy decisions aligned with long-term macroeconomic goals. The synthesized framework contributes to theoretical foundations and encourages further research on the impacts of transnational migration in agrarian economies and the pathways for socio-economic transitions.


Keywordsmigration (demography)farmingagrarian societyemigrationsocioeconomic factorssociodemographic characteristicsmobility of labourNepali people


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Ministry reportingYes

VIRTA submission year2025

Preliminary JUFO rating1


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