Publication: The ECA’s Diaspora Populations Can Aid Growth and Development
Date
2012-04
ISSN
Published
2012-04
Author(s)
Heleniak, Timothy
Canagarajah, Sudharshan
Abstract
The diaspora populations from Europe and
Central Asia (ECA) countries are large in both absolute and
relative terms. Nearly 11 percent of the population in the
region resides outside the country of birth (compared to 3.1
percent globally). The ECA diaspora populations are highly
educated and skilled. Formulation of diaspora policies in
the region is in its early stages; most ECA countries
started developing diaspora policies and institutions only
after the year 2000. ECA countries need to identify their
diaspora goals, map diaspora geography and skills, create a
relationship of trust between diasporas and governments of
both origin and destination countries, and mobilize their
diasporas to contribute to sustainable development.
Citation
“Heleniak, Timothy; Canagarajah, Sudharshan. 2012. The ECA’s Diaspora Populations Can Aid Growth and Development. Europe and Central Asia Knowledge Brief; Issue No. 46. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/cc173557-b4f4-52f7-9518-7c50c513ee3c License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”