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Diasporas, Development and Governance

Part of the Global Migration Issues Book Series (volume 5)

Editors: Chikanda, Abel; Crush, Jonathan; Walton-Roberts, Margaret

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22165-6

ISBN: 978-3-319-22164-9

Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals

Jul 21, 2015

1 - 10 of 15 Chapters

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Chapter 1Introduction: Disaggregating Diasporas

Chikanda, Abel; Crush, Jonathan; Walton-Roberts, Margaret

Pages: 1 –18

[The introduction provides a background to the issues that were discussed at the conference on Diasporas, Development and Governance which was convened by the book editors at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in May 2013. The conference sought to identify knowledge gaps, conceptual...
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Chapter 2The Global Forum on Migration and Development and Diaspora Engagement

Omelaniuk, Irena

Pages: 19 –32

[There has been a transformation in thinking about diasporas and the role they play in enriching the societies and economies they come from and move to. The Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) has played its part in catalyzing that change. It offers the largest multilateral space to...
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Chapter 3Engaging the Global Filipino Diaspora: Achieving Inclusive Growth

Nicolas, Imelda M.

Pages: 33 –47

[International migration affects the majority of Filipino families and communities. While the Philippines is far ahead of many other migrant-sending countries in the development of initiatives to engage with its diaspora, a great deal more remains to be done. Even with the plethora of initiatives...
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Chapter 4Diaspora, Development, and Intra-community Politics: Sri Lankan Tamils in Canada and Post-War Debates

Amarasingam, Amarnath; Poologaindran, Ahila

Pages: 49 –63

[The chapter demonstrates that the historical context out of which diasporas are born and the internal politics of the diasporas themselves influence the ability and willingness of the diaspora community to contribute to development efforts in Sri Lanka. The plurality of voices and activities...
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Chapter 5Benevolent Funds: Philanthropic Practices of the South African Diaspora in Ontario, Canada

Ramachandran, Sujata

Pages: 65 –82

[Diaspora-led philanthropy is a new and less understood phenomenon in the debate on the diaspora-development nexus. This chapter critically interrogates the logic underpinning the assumption of clear-cut, assured relationships between diasporas and their countries of origin through a case study...
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Chapter 6Unpacking the (Diasporic) Nation: The Regionalized and Religious Identities of the ‘Indian’ Diaspora

Dordi, Huzan; Walton-Roberts, Margaret

Pages: 83 –100

[Since the turn of the century the diaspora has become a fixed item on India’s development agenda, moving from an object of historical and cultural marginality to a vital economic and political actor that the Indian government can utilize to enhance national interests. This chapter assesses...
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Chapter 7Governing the Remittance Landscape for Development: Policies and Actors in Bangladesh

Moniruzzaman, Mohammad

Pages: 101 –120

[Globally there has been much talk and policy debate about different dimensions of migration governance such as the regulation of private recruitment agencies and intermediaries and the regulation of criminal activities and exploitations linked to migrant trafficking. However, remittance...
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Chapter 8Diaspora Engagement for Development in the Caribbean

Minto-Coy, Indianna D.

Pages: 121 –139

[The Caribbean has been intricately shaped by the forces of migration, resulting not only in significant diversity regionally, but a sizeable diaspora residing largely in places such as the US, UK and Canada. The diaspora has always been a key source of innovation and developmental support for...
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Chapter 9The Diasporic Economy, Trade and the Tourism Industry in the Caribbean

Nurse, Keith

Pages: 141 –152

[The chapter focuses on the tourism sector, which is the largest earner of foreign exchange and employs more people than any other economic sector in the Caribbean. The diasporic economy has emerged in the last two decades to rival the tourism sector in terms of foreign exchange earnings in...
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Chapter 10Diasporas, Development and Engagement in Australia’s Asian Century

Hugo, Graeme

Pages: 153 –170

[Most of the global discourse on diasporas and their potential for facilitating development and reducing poverty in their countries of origin has focused on diaspora communities in Europe and North America. Yet Australia has some of the world’s largest and most active diaspora communities and...

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