Remittances, Bonds and Bridges: Remittances and Social Capital in Burundi

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Abstract

This study explores the effects of remittances on households’ structural social capital in urban Burundi. Distinctions are made between bonding and bridging social capital, referring to intra- versus inter-network ties of family members and friends. The results demonstrate that remittance-receiving households invest more in bridging social capital by participating in organisations (donating time), but make fewer monetary contributions, compared to non-receiving households. Remittances have mixed effects on bonding social capital: receiving households give significantly less gifts to family members and friends, but are more likely to send internal remittances, compared to non-receivers. The implications of these findings for post-conflict development are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1294-1308
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Development Studies
Volume51
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes

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