31 min
Diaspora engagement: Harnessing the developmental power of the international community The Brenthurst Foundation Podcast
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- Politics
Diaspora communities play an integral role in the economic, cultural and developmental growth of their countries of origin.
However, research suggests that, too often, governments lack the expertise and capacity to effectively engage them.
This week, Marie-Noelle chats to Dr Martin Russell, an advisor at The Networking Institute, to learn a little more about where and when diaspora engagement has worked, and what it takes to harness the power of the international community.
Join the conversation on: Twitter - @BrenthurstF / Facebook - @BrenthurstFoundation / Instagram - @brenthurstfoundation
Diaspora communities play an integral role in the economic, cultural and developmental growth of their countries of origin.
However, research suggests that, too often, governments lack the expertise and capacity to effectively engage them.
This week, Marie-Noelle chats to Dr Martin Russell, an advisor at The Networking Institute, to learn a little more about where and when diaspora engagement has worked, and what it takes to harness the power of the international community.
Join the conversation on: Twitter - @BrenthurstF / Facebook - @BrenthurstFoundation / Instagram - @brenthurstfoundation
31 min