The Food-Insecurity-Migration Nexus: Investigating Barriers And Boundaries In Pakistan

Abstract

This research delves into the nuanced relationships characterizing food insecurity and its interconnectedness with migration. Employing the Logistic Regression model to help us enable a more comprehensive analysis and to determine the relationship between migration and food insecurity. In addition to these core variables, the analysis considers the influence of other factors that may moderate the effects of migration. For instance, variables such as province, region, gender, age group, employment, monthly income and reasons for migration respectively. The results show that Provinces with higher food insecurity are associated with increased flow of migration. Results also suggests that these factors evidently contribute significantly to migration trends, rural inhabitants and unemployment exhibits a positive relationship with migration,[1] this implies that higher unemployment rates among rural inhabitants are associated with an elevated likelihood of individuals migrating. Decent income levels exhibit a negative relationship with migration, which suggests that individuals with higher levels of income do not feel the need to migrate, as individuals may perceive better opportunities within their region. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers seeking to formulate effective strategies to address migration and food insecurity in the region.