Arrivals to Europe from Africa, especially across the central Mediterranean route from Libya and Tunisia to Italy, have fallen since mid-2017. Understanding the drivers of migration is crucial for creating and implementing effective long-term policies that look beyond interdiction. As part of USAID’s Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) effort, this paper surveys literature on the drivers of irregular migration from sub-Saharan Africa through Libya to Europe. The paper also examines what the literature says the role of information is in shaping migrant decision-making and assesses to what extent information campaigns shape migrants’ decisions.
