Jessica Hagen‐zanker
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 4471833 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Jessica Hagen‐zanker |
| PRENOMES | Jessica |
| SOBRENOME | Hagen‐zanker |
| ASSINATURA | ZANKER J H |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Open Data Institute |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3107-9789 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 13 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 91 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 13 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2009 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
How Economic Inequalities Shape International Migration Aspirations
Economic inequality between countries has long been recognized as a key driver of international migration. However, inequality within communities of origin has received far less attention in the literature. This article addresses this gap by focusing on the determinants of international migration aspirations, challenging existing findings, and contributing to the expanding body of research on the inequality‐migration nexus. Leveraging a novel dat…
The Entanglement Between Tangible and Intangible Factors in Shaping Hadiya Migration Aspirations to South Africa
This article expands scholarly knowledge on migration decision-making drawing on the case of Hadiya (Southern Ethiopia) migration to South Africa. We propose a conceptual framework where intangible factors (religious beliefs, imaginations, norms, and emotions, and feelings) are placed at the core of decision-making, alongside more tangible factors, such as livelihood opportunities. Even though we differentiate between intangible and tangible, we …
How do perceptions, fears, and experiences of violence and conflict affect considerations of moving internally and internationally
This article draws on cross-country survey and qualitative data for local areas within Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Somalia to explore how perceptions, fears, and experiences of violence affect how young adults consider whether or not to move, internally, within their own countries, or internationally. We shed new light on how different forms and intensities of violence and conflict, ranging from tribal violence in Northern Nigeria to the …
Linking Social Protection and Humanitarian Systems to Respond to Forced Displacement
With displacement occurring at record levels and often on a protracted basis, there is increasing interest in the potential to link humanitarian displacement responses with social protection systems. This article discusses how social protection and humanitarian systems can work together to meet the needs of displacement-affected populations, based on the findings of a three-year research project that drew on global literature alongside mixed-meth…
The multi-level determinants of international migration aspirations in 25 communities in Africa, Asia and the Middle East
Subjective and intangible factors in migration decision-making
Journal Article Subjective and intangible factors in migration decision-making: A review of side-lined literature Get access Jessica Hagen-Zanker, Jessica Hagen-Zanker Senior Research Fellow at ODI London https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3107-9789 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Gemma Hennessey, Gemma Hennessey Former ODI London Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Caterina M…
Extending social protection to migrant workers in the region of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)
This article explores factors influencing the extension of social protection to migrant workers in the region of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). While there are some indications of new momentum for reforms, we find that reforms to address gaps in legal social protection coverage have historically been hindered by the very design of the migration system, including the assumed short‐term migration time frame and over …
Inside the ‘efficacy gap’
In recent years, migration has become an important policy priority within and beyond the European Union. While the discourse that surrounds the contemporary migration policy agenda is one of the technocratic migration management, this overarching narrative conceals an underlying goal of prevention. Preventive efforts are increasingly geared towards stopping migratory movements before they have even begun. The effectiveness of such an approach rem…
What are the effects of cash transfers for refugees in the context of protracted displacement? Findings from Jordan
The current refugee crisis requires new thinking and durable policies which move beyond simply meeting the short‐term immediate needs of refugees. In the context of this protracted crisis, the humanitarian response has included a focus on cash transfer programming as a way to support Syrian refugees in Jordan to meet their basic needs. While evidence on cash transfers in stable contexts has been well‐documented over the last two decades, little i…
Deciding Where to go
There is considerable interest among European politicians and policymakers in the factors influencing the destination preferences of refugees and other migrants. Drawing on in‐depth qualitative interviews with more than 250 Syrians, Eritreans and Nigerians, this article examines the destination preferences of those crossing the Mediterranean in 2015 and the extent to which they were aware of, and/or influenced by, policies intended to control and…
Nepal's Child Grant
This article evaluates the implementation of the Child Grant, one of the major social protection interventions in Nepal, and identifies bottlenecks that limit its ultimate effectiveness. On the whole, while delivery works for many beneficiaries, we found inconsistencies between the way the policy is laid out on paper, and the way it is actually implemented. Targeting efficiency is high, despite the wealth targeting criterion not being applied in …
How Effective Are Cash Transfers in Reducing Poverty, Compared to Remittances
Using a rigorous, evidence-focused review method, this literature review found eleven relevant studies that directly compare the impacts of cash transfers and remittances on a range indicators of poverty at the household level. The evidence base is small and highly context specific. The external and internal validity of most studies are limited, so the conclusions that can be drawn from this review are tentative. However, in the majority of studi…
Strings attached
This paper details a theoretical framework to explain the impediments to migration. It argues that actual migration as a household livelihood strategy is impeded by constraints imposed by the households' access to the institutions and assets needed for migration within the household's Welfare Pentagon(s). The Welfare Pentagon embodies the five central institutions that households could use to assuage needs in a given society (family, markets, soc…
Deciding Where to go
There is considerable interest among European politicians and policymakers in the factors influencing the destination preferences of refugees and other migrants. Drawing on in‐depth qualitative interviews with more than 250 Syrians, Eritreans and Nigerians, this article examines the destination preferences of those crossing the Mediterranean in 2015 and the extent to which they were aware of, and/or influenced by, policies intended to control and…
What are the effects of cash transfers for refugees in the context of protracted displacement? Findings from Jordan
The current refugee crisis requires new thinking and durable policies which move beyond simply meeting the short‐term immediate needs of refugees. In the context of this protracted crisis, the humanitarian response has included a focus on cash transfer programming as a way to support Syrian refugees in Jordan to meet their basic needs. While evidence on cash transfers in stable contexts has been well‐documented over the last two decades, little i…
The multi-level determinants of international migration aspirations in 25 communities in Africa, Asia and the Middle East
How do perceptions, fears, and experiences of violence and conflict affect considerations of moving internally and internationally
This article draws on cross-country survey and qualitative data for local areas within Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Somalia to explore how perceptions, fears, and experiences of violence affect how young adults consider whether or not to move, internally, within their own countries, or internationally. We shed new light on how different forms and intensities of violence and conflict, ranging from tribal violence in Northern Nigeria to the …
Extending social protection to migrant workers in the region of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)
This article explores factors influencing the extension of social protection to migrant workers in the region of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). While there are some indications of new momentum for reforms, we find that reforms to address gaps in legal social protection coverage have historically been hindered by the very design of the migration system, including the assumed short‐term migration time frame and over …
How Effective Are Cash Transfers in Reducing Poverty, Compared to Remittances
Using a rigorous, evidence-focused review method, this literature review found eleven relevant studies that directly compare the impacts of cash transfers and remittances on a range indicators of poverty at the household level. The evidence base is small and highly context specific. The external and internal validity of most studies are limited, so the conclusions that can be drawn from this review are tentative. However, in the majority of studi…
The Entanglement Between Tangible and Intangible Factors in Shaping Hadiya Migration Aspirations to South Africa
This article expands scholarly knowledge on migration decision-making drawing on the case of Hadiya (Southern Ethiopia) migration to South Africa. We propose a conceptual framework where intangible factors (religious beliefs, imaginations, norms, and emotions, and feelings) are placed at the core of decision-making, alongside more tangible factors, such as livelihood opportunities. Even though we differentiate between intangible and tangible, we …
Inside the ‘efficacy gap’
In recent years, migration has become an important policy priority within and beyond the European Union. While the discourse that surrounds the contemporary migration policy agenda is one of the technocratic migration management, this overarching narrative conceals an underlying goal of prevention. Preventive efforts are increasingly geared towards stopping migratory movements before they have even begun. The effectiveness of such an approach rem…
Nepal's Child Grant
This article evaluates the implementation of the Child Grant, one of the major social protection interventions in Nepal, and identifies bottlenecks that limit its ultimate effectiveness. On the whole, while delivery works for many beneficiaries, we found inconsistencies between the way the policy is laid out on paper, and the way it is actually implemented. Targeting efficiency is high, despite the wealth targeting criterion not being applied in …
How Economic Inequalities Shape International Migration Aspirations
Economic inequality between countries has long been recognized as a key driver of international migration. However, inequality within communities of origin has received far less attention in the literature. This article addresses this gap by focusing on the determinants of international migration aspirations, challenging existing findings, and contributing to the expanding body of research on the inequality‐migration nexus. Leveraging a novel dat…
Strings attached
This paper details a theoretical framework to explain the impediments to migration. It argues that actual migration as a household livelihood strategy is impeded by constraints imposed by the households' access to the institutions and assets needed for migration within the household's Welfare Pentagon(s). The Welfare Pentagon embodies the five central institutions that households could use to assuage needs in a given society (family, markets, soc…
How Effective Are Cash Transfers in Reducing Poverty, Compared to Remittances
Using a rigorous, evidence-focused review method, this literature review found eleven relevant studies that directly compare the impacts of cash transfers and remittances on a range indicators of poverty at the household level. The evidence base is small and highly context specific. The external and internal validity of most studies are limited, so the conclusions that can be drawn from this review are tentative. However, in the majority of studi…
Nepal's Child Grant
This article evaluates the implementation of the Child Grant, one of the major social protection interventions in Nepal, and identifies bottlenecks that limit its ultimate effectiveness. On the whole, while delivery works for many beneficiaries, we found inconsistencies between the way the policy is laid out on paper, and the way it is actually implemented. Targeting efficiency is high, despite the wealth targeting criterion not being applied in …
What are the effects of cash transfers for refugees in the context of protracted displacement? Findings from Jordan
The current refugee crisis requires new thinking and durable policies which move beyond simply meeting the short‐term immediate needs of refugees. In the context of this protracted crisis, the humanitarian response has included a focus on cash transfer programming as a way to support Syrian refugees in Jordan to meet their basic needs. While evidence on cash transfers in stable contexts has been well‐documented over the last two decades, little i…
Deciding Where to go
There is considerable interest among European politicians and policymakers in the factors influencing the destination preferences of refugees and other migrants. Drawing on in‐depth qualitative interviews with more than 250 Syrians, Eritreans and Nigerians, this article examines the destination preferences of those crossing the Mediterranean in 2015 and the extent to which they were aware of, and/or influenced by, policies intended to control and…
Inside the ‘efficacy gap’
In recent years, migration has become an important policy priority within and beyond the European Union. While the discourse that surrounds the contemporary migration policy agenda is one of the technocratic migration management, this overarching narrative conceals an underlying goal of prevention. Preventive efforts are increasingly geared towards stopping migratory movements before they have even begun. The effectiveness of such an approach rem…
Subjective and intangible factors in migration decision-making
Journal Article Subjective and intangible factors in migration decision-making: A review of side-lined literature Get access Jessica Hagen-Zanker, Jessica Hagen-Zanker Senior Research Fellow at ODI London https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3107-9789 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Gemma Hennessey, Gemma Hennessey Former ODI London Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Caterina M…
Extending social protection to migrant workers in the region of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)
This article explores factors influencing the extension of social protection to migrant workers in the region of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). While there are some indications of new momentum for reforms, we find that reforms to address gaps in legal social protection coverage have historically been hindered by the very design of the migration system, including the assumed short‐term migration time frame and over …
How do perceptions, fears, and experiences of violence and conflict affect considerations of moving internally and internationally
This article draws on cross-country survey and qualitative data for local areas within Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Somalia to explore how perceptions, fears, and experiences of violence affect how young adults consider whether or not to move, internally, within their own countries, or internationally. We shed new light on how different forms and intensities of violence and conflict, ranging from tribal violence in Northern Nigeria to the …
Linking Social Protection and Humanitarian Systems to Respond to Forced Displacement
With displacement occurring at record levels and often on a protracted basis, there is increasing interest in the potential to link humanitarian displacement responses with social protection systems. This article discusses how social protection and humanitarian systems can work together to meet the needs of displacement-affected populations, based on the findings of a three-year research project that drew on global literature alongside mixed-meth…
The multi-level determinants of international migration aspirations in 25 communities in Africa, Asia and the Middle East
How Economic Inequalities Shape International Migration Aspirations
Economic inequality between countries has long been recognized as a key driver of international migration. However, inequality within communities of origin has received far less attention in the literature. This article addresses this gap by focusing on the determinants of international migration aspirations, challenging existing findings, and contributing to the expanding body of research on the inequality‐migration nexus. Leveraging a novel dat…
The Entanglement Between Tangible and Intangible Factors in Shaping Hadiya Migration Aspirations to South Africa
This article expands scholarly knowledge on migration decision-making drawing on the case of Hadiya (Southern Ethiopia) migration to South Africa. We propose a conceptual framework where intangible factors (religious beliefs, imaginations, norms, and emotions, and feelings) are placed at the core of decision-making, alongside more tangible factors, such as livelihood opportunities. Even though we differentiate between intangible and tangible, we …
Political science (11 obras) · Migration and Labor Dynamics (9 obras) · Economics (8 obras) · Migration, Refugees, and Integration (7 obras) · Geography (6 obras) · Law (5 obras) · Sociology (5 obras) · Business (4 obras) · Development economics (4 obras) · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare (4 obras)