ABSTRACT
Migration data in Africa are very rare and mostly from fragmented sources. This is the unique opportunity provided by the ACAP-IPUMS project in providing African censuses from two waves of data sets. This analysis is focused on regional and interregional migration issues in Africa and its interlinkages with other demographic characteristics from censuses. A major dynamic in African migration, as noted by Adepoju (2001), is the changing classification of countries from 'sending countries' to 'receiving countries' and vice versa. Most of the African countries witnessing rapid urbanization lack the basic social amenities and economic growth to sustain the rapid urbanization. The attendant consequences are deteriorating amenities and threats to lives, property, and social security. In conclusion, migration may provide the drive toward economic development in Africa. To optimize the benefits of regional and interregional migration in Africa, there is a need for pragmatic research and policy development.
