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This paper presents a conceptual framework to examine how the state shapes international migration in origin and destination countries, particularly in former colonies transitioning to independence or non-sovereignty. This paper proposes an expanded view of the state’s relevance in migration and introduces a conceptualisation of a country’s transition from colonial status to independence or non-sovereignty. This is done by presenting four hypothetical scenarios of the different ways in which migration patterns shift in reaction to the introduction and timing of independence and border regimes.

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Type

Working paper

Publisher

International Migration Institute

Publication Date

17/11/2014

Volume

102

Total pages

29

Keywords

Migration policies, non-migration policies, migration determinants, emigration, independence, non-sovereignty