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Substantial Investments to Court Diaspora Entrepreneurs for Development Gains
2011 saw a wave of diaspora entrepreneurship, with the U.S. government committing $100 million to La Idea alone.
Mobilizing Diaspora Entrepreneurship for Development
Diaspora entrepreneurs hold a "first-mover" advantage, yet governments often struggle to direct investment.
African Immigrants in the United States in 2009
In 2009, Africans in the United States were among the most educated immigrants and also especially likely to live in poverty.
Potential into Practice: The Ethiopian Diaspora Volunteer Program
A small Ethiopian diaspora program found that personal satisfaction was a major driver for volunteers.
Immigrants from Asia in the United States
In 2009, Asian immigrants in the United States were nearly twice as likely as immigrants overall to hold a college degree.
Voice after Exit: Revolution and Migration in the Arab World
Arab revolts are driven by demands for freedom at home; few people displaced by Libya's conflict in 2011 attempted to reach Europe.
Caribbean Immigrants in the United States
In 2009, Caribbean immigrants in the United States had been naturalized at higher rates than immigrants overall and were less likely to be Limited English Proficient.
Giving Back to India: The Forms and Accomplishments of Indian-American Philanthropy
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Migration Policy Institute, and the Indian Council for Overseas Employment hosted a panel discussion , with a keynote address by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs Secretary. This panel discussion was held in association with maximum INDIA - A festival of Indian arts and culture at the Kennedy Center.
Science and Technology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Building Bridges between India and the United States
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Migration Policy Institute, and the Indian Council for Overseas Employment hosted a panel discussion with business leaders and experts in innovation who were joined by Indian Ambassador to the United States Meera Shankar. This panel discussion was held in association with maximum INDIA--A festival of Indian arts and culture at the Kennedy Center.
Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants in the United States
In 2008, Middle Eastern and North African immigrants in the United States outpaced the overall foreign born in college attainment.