Diaspora-driven development
With remittances more than double overseas development assistance, is it time to more actively engage the diaspora? Diaspora-driven development aims to explore how diaspora groups are gaining more traction as development actors
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- 31 May 2013: As the British government pushes for more engagement with diaspora communities, here are six ways to build a network
2 comments - 14 May 2013: Our panel of experts offers 10 ideas for engaging diasporas in the development process
1 May 2013: Africa Europe Platform project shows how diasporas can overcome limitations and influence global development initiatives
3 comments- 22 Apr 2013: Diaspora groups are increasingly mentioned in development literature, but how do they build the capacity they need to influence the agenda? Join the debate, Thursday 25 April at 1pm BST
72 comments - 6 Mar 2013: One year on since launching 'Africa's health in African hands', Lucy Scanlon looks back on its achievements and lessons
20 Feb 2013: Asian governments serious about engaging diaspora groups more effectively must commit to building the capacity of the institutions they create, says Dovelyn Rannveig Agunias1 comment
- 6 Feb 2013: People who left for Europe and America are now helping their home countries to progress – it's time to involve them in development policy and planning
- 6 Feb 2013: TMS Ruge: So long as our collective voice and our money continue to engage the continent, our political influence won't be far behind
5 comments 5 Feb 2013: Policymakers need to understand the diaspora and incentivise its involvement in the country's development, says Misha Hussain
6 comments- 4 Feb 2013: The African diaspora in the UK could play a key role in malaria prevention awareness in countries where the disease is endemic
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