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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Publication details
All authors or editors: Koirala, Saroj; Bashyal, Soniya
Journal or series: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
eISSN: 2662-9992
Publication year: 2025
Publication date: 09/01/2025
Volume: 12
Article number: 38
Publisher: Springer
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-04180-1
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open 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.
Keywords: migration (demography); farming; agrarian society; emigration; socioeconomic factors; sociodemographic characteristics; mobility of labour; Nepali people
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Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2025
Preliminary JUFO rating: 1