Diasporas and development
By: editors Barbara J. Merz, Lincoln C. Chen, Peter F. Geithner.
Contributors: Merz, Barbara J. 1974-; Chen, Lincoln C.; Geithner, Peter F.; Harvard University. Global Equity Initiative.
Series: Studies in global equity
Publisher: Published by Global Equity Initiative, Asia Center, Harvard University ; Distributed by Harvard University Press; Published by Global Equity Initiative, Asia Center, Harvard University; Distributed by Harvard University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9780674024557
Subjects: Emigrant remittances -- Developing countries -- Congresses.; Labor mobility -- Developing countries -- Congresses.; Equality -- Developing countries -- Congresses.; Emigration and immigration -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries -- Congresses.; Economic growth -- Congresses.
Genres: Congresses.
Description: "Diasporas and Development aims to deepen the understanding of the promise and pitfalls of diaspora engagement and how it may help to bridge the distances between societies in an unequal world. Just as trade, finance, information, and technologies are moving rapidly across borders, so too have labor markets and transnational migrant communities. Migrants are sending large quantities of money back to their countries of origin in the form of philanthropy, remittances, and commercial investments. They are also sharing knowledge and skills learned or honed abroad."--Jacket.
Notes: The chapters in this volume were presented at the Diaspora Philanthropy And Equitable Development Conference organized by the Harvard Global Equity Initiative in May 2006. Contributors highlight diaspora activity in Africa, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean

Includes bibliographical references and index.