Diaspora for Development in Africa
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Diaspora for Development in Africa

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Diaspora for Development in Africa

About this book

The diaspora of developing countries can be a potent force for development for their countries of origin, through remittances, but also, importantly, through promotion of trade, investments, research, innovation, and knowledge and technology transfers. This book brings relevant experience from both developed and developing countries to bear on issues confronting today's governments in linking with their diaspora. The chapters present different approaches used by countries that have tried to maximize the possible gains from migration by engaging more comprehensively with different diaspora groups and individuals. Some African countries are pursuing policies to develop links with Africans abroad, either to encourage them to return or to use their skills, knowledge, or financial capital to foster African development. The book discusses concrete examples of diaspora initiatives that are being implemented in Africa. There are comprehensive reviews on how the diaspora can promote trade and investment linkages. Some developing countries are using dual citizenship to deepen ties with their diaspora. The book directly addresses the issues of remittances-linked financial instruments, investments by the diaspora, diaspora bonds, contributions of skilled and unskilled diaspora in transferring knowledge, analytical research on return migration, and concrete circular migration experiences. There is a need to have a better understanding of these initiatives and to see whether they can be scaled up or replicated in other countries worldwide.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Contributors
  5. Abbreviations
  6. OVERVIEW
  7. 1 Diasporas of the South: Situating the African Diaspora in Africa
  8. 2 Another Link in the Chain: Migrant Networks and International Investment
  9. 3 Return Migration and Small Enterprise Development in the Maghreb
  10. 4 Diaspora Bonds: Tapping the Diaspora during Difficult Times
  11. 5 African Diaspora Associations in Denmark: A Study of Their Development Activities and Potentials
  12. 6 The Financial Consequences of High-Skill Emigration: Lessons from African Doctors Abroad
  13. 7 France’s Codevelopment Program: Financial and Fiscal Incentives to Promote Diaspora Entrepreneurship and Transfers
  14. 8 The Migration for Development in Africa Experience and Beyond
  15. 9 Reinforcing the Contributions of African Diasporas to Development
  16. 10 Migration and Productive Investment: A Conceptual Framework
  17. Boxes
  18. Figures
  19. Tables