Diaspora Networks and the International Migration of Skills : How Countries Can Draw on Their Talent Abroad (Wbi Development Studies)

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This book examines the interaction of expatriate talent with institutions in expatriates’ countries of origin in an attempt to make the potential of diasporas and their knowledge a reality. A central theme is the critical importance of these home country institutions that are interested in and capable of implementing joint projects with entrepreneurial networks of diaspora professionals. The quality of these institutions varies widely: some are extremely capable; others are not. Diaspora networks link better-performing segments of home country institutions with forward-looking segments of the diaspora. The latter have the potential to generate a virtuous cycle that develops both home country institutions and diaspora networks. The question of how to trigger and sustain such a virtuous cycle that generates benefits for all parties involved—sending countries, receiving countries, and expatriates themselves—is a central concern of this book. The focus is on the “how to” details of how to design effective diaspora networks and transform brain drain into brain gain. Most of the chapters are written by individuals with direct knowledge of diaspora interventions or with diaspora experience.

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brain drains, 2006-10-15
The topic is brain drain. The migration of skilled peoples from developing countries to developed countries. In the postwar period, this has often been a contentious issue. Some have claimed that it stifles the progress of developing countries. The World Bank studies the situation. Looking at several diasporas of expatriate talent. One finding is that it can cause a virtuous cycle where the diaspora has people who move back to their home countries, or furnish money or technical knowhow, to better the countries.

The book draws a distinction between the remitting of money and other effects. The remittances are often useful if not vital in reducing poverty. But it is claimed that it is not so effective in actually aiding economic development. Case studies are made of the diasporas of China, India and Israel. Where often these are in the US. We see how a high professional status and success, including in high technology startups, has aided them influencing their homelands. Especially true for Indians who did well in Silicon Valley.

A contrast is drawn with the huge Mexican diaspora in the US. This is mostly low skilled. With quite different effects on the development of Mexico.

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