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Impact of Transnational Linkages on Refugee Remittances in Cairo

This study explores how transnational linkages affect the financial and social capital of Sudanese refugees in Cairo and their livelihood strategies. It examines remittance transmission channels, differences between receivers and non-receivers, and the overall impact on refugee communities. The study utilizes mapping, household surveys, qualitative methods, and interviews with financial institutions. Despite challenges, the study highlights the importance of understanding the dynamics and enabling factors for successful remittance flows.

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Impact of Transnational Linkages on Refugee Remittances in Cairo

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  1. Cairo Refugee Remittances StudyKaren Jacobsen Methodological Workshop on Measuring Impacts of Refugees and IDPs on Host Countries and Host Communities November 20-21, 2015, World Bank

  2. Remittances to Conflict Zones: the Sudanese Diaspora in Cairo (AUC and Tufts, (June 2009- March 2011) In refugee transit countries, how do transnational linkages affect the financial and social capital of refugees and their livelihood strategies? • What channels and mechanisms are used to transmit remittances? • What are the difference between the experiences of receivers and non-receivers?

  3. Research design • Mapping of Sudanese in Cairo to determine survey areas – • key informant interviews • mapping tools (online software and satellite imagery) • Household survey • Qualitative methods (FGDs and Kis)

  4. Map of Sudanese Distribution in Cairo

  5. Sampling methodology • Mapping yielded 20 relevant districts and 42 sub-districts • field visits to verify mapping information and identify residences of Sudanese.

  6. Sample size: 565 Identified 788, invited to campus 755 572 turned up Sample was representative of Sudanese population in Cairo, in terms of Distribution around Cairo Demographics (age, sex, ethnicity, education), Migration experience (region of origin, route, length of time in Cairo), and legal (immigration) status Survey results

  7. Sampling challenges • Who are Sudanese refugees? • Bias toward areas of high Sudanese concentration • Political problems – CAPMAS denial of permission + revolution • Alternative strategy  on-campus interviews

  8. Qualitative methods • in-depth interviews (24) and focus group discussions (7) in areas not fully covered by the survey • interviews with financial institutions (Wes Union, banks) where Sudanese conducted money transfers:

  9. Study challenges and enablers • Political obstacles (CAPMAS, Revolution in middle of data collection  delays) • Sudanese survey fatigue • Enabling factors: • Local team with deep knowledge of Cairo • Good networks and links to authroities(through AUC

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