The skilled South Asian diaspora in the OECD

Editors

Sahoo, Ajaya K

Description

This chapter provides an overview of the skilled diaspora from South Asia around the world, with specific focus on the OECD countries as host markets. It highlights the sectoral, occupational, and skill profile of this diaspora in the OECD countries and discusses their contributions through remittances, investments, trade, technology, knowledge networks, philanthropy, and soft power. It notes the role of government, industry associations, and social organizations in enabling these contributions. The chapter concludes by suggesting steps for South Asian governments to harness this diaspora community more effectively and strategically.

Publication Date

1-4-2021

DOI

10.4324/9780429352768

ISBN

978-0429352768

Publisher

Routledge

Keywords

Skilled diaspora, OECD countries, Remittances, Investments, Trade, Technology, Knowledge networks, Philanthropy, Soft power

Source Link URL

https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429352768

discipline

Social and Behavioral Sciences; International and Area Studies; Asian Studies; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Economics; International Economics

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