Determinants of Wayfinding and Information Access for Migrants in Tunisia: A Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study examines the determinants of wayfinding and information access difficulties experienced by Sub-Saharan African migrants in Tunisia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using survey data from 151 migrants collected in June 2020, we employ ordered probit models to identify key factors associated with these challenges. West African origin significantly reduces the probability of easy wayfinding and information access. The pandemic was associated with a substantial modal shift toward walking and away from shared transport. Daily expenses increased by 17.5% despite reduced mobility. These findings highlight the informational and cognitive barriers faced by migrants, which were exacerbated by the pandemic context.