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Mobile phone data reveal the effects of violence on internal displacement in Afghanistan

Political Science

Mobile phone data reveal the effects of violence on internal displacement in Afghanistan

X. H. Tai, S. Mehra, et al.

Discover how the innovative use of high-frequency mobile phone data reveals the profound impact of violence on internal displacement in Afghanistan. This insightful research, conducted by Xiao Hui Tai, Shikhar Mehra, and Joshua E. Blumenstock, uncovers the dynamics of conflict-induced migration and highlights the promise of non-traditional data sources in policymaking.

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Abstract
This paper uses anonymized high-frequency mobile phone data to measure the impact of violence on internal displacement in Afghanistan. The study finds that high-casualty events and violence involving the Islamic State cause the most displacement, with provincial capitals acting as magnets for those fleeing violence in outlying areas. The research highlights the potential of non-traditional data sources for research and policymaking in conflict settings.
Publisher
Nature Human Behaviour
Published On
May 12, 2022
Authors
Xiao Hui Tai, Shikhar Mehra, Joshua E. Blumenstock
Tags
internal displacement
violence
mobile phone data
Afghanistan
Islamic State
high-casualty events
non-traditional data sources

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