BKR InternationalAnnual Worldwide Meeting

October 19th - 22nd 2013

Presented byKingsley Aikins

connect . create . collaborateDiaspora Matters

Objectivesof Today

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The Economist

4 Big Questions

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Diaspora Capital

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Origins of Diaspora

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Why Diaspora Matters?Why Diaspora Matters?

World Bank - Hierarchy of Diaspora Impact

Knowledge and Innovation Networks

Institutional Development

Investment

Donations

Remittances

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Role of MigrantsRole of MigrantsRole of MigrantsRole of Migrants

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Role of Migrants

Social Capital

Why Networking is now so important

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