ISBN:
9783319221656
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (291 pages)
Series Statement:
Global Migration Issues Ser. v.5
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
304.809
Keywords:
Human Geography
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Disaggregating Diasporas -- Introduction -- Governing Diasporas -- Factions and Fissions -- Diasporic Economies -- Networked Diasporas -- New Diaspora Spatialities -- References -- Chapter 2: The Global Forum on Migration and Development and Diaspora Engagement -- Introduction -- Dealing with Diaspora Issues at the GFMD -- Brussels (2007) -- Manila (2008) -- Athens (2009) -- Puerto Vallarta (2010) -- Geneva (2011) -- Port Louis (2012) -- Stockholm (2014) -- Is the GFMD an Appropriate Forum for Diaspora Engagement? -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Engaging the Global Filipino Diaspora: Achieving Inclusive Growth -- Introduction -- The Current Economic Situation -- Overseas Filipino Remittances -- Diaspora Contributions to National Development -- Diaspora Engagement Initiatives -- Global Summits of Filipinos in the Diaspora -- Government Initiatives to Promote Engagement -- BaLinkBayan -- YouLeaD (Youth Leaders in the Diaspora) -- Financial Literacy Programmes -- Kiddie Katapat Savings Programme -- Overseas Filipinos Remittances for Development -- Remittances for Development Council -- Presidential Awards for Outstanding Overseas Filipinos and Organizations -- Social Security System -- Home Development Mutual Fund -- Medicare -- Legislative Initiatives -- Non-Governmental Organizations' Programmes -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Diaspora, Development, and Intra-community Politics: Sri Lankan Tamils in Canada and Post-War Debates -- Introduction -- Contextualizing Development: The Government vs. the Diaspora -- The Tamil Diaspora and Intra-community Disputes -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Benevolent Funds: Philanthropic Practices of the South African Diaspora in Ontario, Canada.
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