Title:
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DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH ASIA
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By: |
Tai Yong Tan (Editor), Md Mizanur Rahman (Editor) |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£57.50 |
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ISBN 10: |
1137334452 |
ISBN 13: |
9781137334459 |
Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
Pub. date: |
11 October, 2013 |
Series: |
International Political Economy Series |
Description: |
A global cast of contributors document the various forms of diaspora engagement - philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and virtual diaspora - in South Asia and provide insights on how to tap the development potential of diaspora engagement for countries in South Asia. |
Synopsis: |
The global South Asian diaspora is over 50 million strong. Many of its members maintain strong social, economic and cultural connections to their countries of origin. They also engage in various causes and institutions that directly benefit their countries and people in South Asia. A global cast of contributors aim to document the various forms of diaspora engagement between global South Asian diasporas and their origin countries, deepening understanding of the opportunity that these diaspora communities are hoarding for development, and providing insight on how to tap the development potential of diaspora engagement for countries in South Asia. |
Illustrations: |
14 black & white tables, 5 black & white line drawings |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |