Chad migration case study

Question 1

How much of Chads population live below the poverty line?

Answer 1

42.3%

Question 2

What are open defecation rates in Chad?

Answer 2

68% - encouraging the spread of cholera, diarrhoea, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio

Question 3

How many doctors are there per 1000 people in Chad?

Answer 3

0.058

Question 4

What’s a climate push factor in chad?

Answer 4

unpredictable rainfall patterns, floods and droughts

Question 5

How does conflict in chad influence migration?

Answer 5

Conflict and general insecurity in Eastern Chad and parts of central African republic make a push factor out of chad

Question 6

How many refugees does chad host?

Answer 6

300,000 refugees in 17 refugee camps.

Question 7

How many internally displaced persons does Chad have?

Answer 7

160,000

Question 8

How many forcibly displaced persons does Chad have as of september 2023?

Answer 8

1.3 million

Question 9

Most common ages for migrants?

Answer 9

between 18-59 making them economically active. 1/5 of both male and female refugees were below 18 years old

Question 10

Which way are migrants travelling?

Answer 10

Chad-> Niger-> Libya-> Tripola-> Malta

Question 11

Where are destination countries for migrants from Chad?

Answer 11

Most migrate to neighbouring countries and some to Europe and Canada. Nomadic ethnic groups moved along fixed routes from north to south during dry periods.

Question 12

How does violence create risks for emigrants?

Answer 12

People get shot in boats and disposed of is the sea when making the journey across water.