The Impact of Government Expenditure and Institutional Quality on Remittance Inflow in Selected Sahel Countries

The study investigated the impact of Government Expenditure and Institutional Quality on Remittance Inflow in Selected Sahel Countries which include Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, the Gambia, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal. The study utilized data from 2006 to 2022. The research used various econometric methods including descriptive statistics, unit root test, Hausman test, Panel Least Square estimation, and the Fixed as well as the Random effect model. The findings derived from the investigation showed that institutional quality (rule of law) exert positive influence on inflow of remittance, human capital development have a positive impact on inflow of remittance, gross capital formation and government expenditure also impact positively on remittance in those countries within the Sahel region. Based on these findings we recommend that policymakers can explore ways to channel remittance funds into initiatives that strengthen governance and institutions, consider strategies to direct investments in ways that support governance and institutional development, focus on allocating resources to areas that strengthen governance and institutions.