Pandemic could fuel demand for ‘diaspora bonds’, says World Bank

Andrea Shalal, Tom Arnold. WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic and its devastating economic impact on developing countries could fuel fresh interest in so-called diaspora bonds that allow migrants to support their countries of origin, experts from the World Bank and other groups say. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-diaspora-bonds/pandemic-could-fuel-demand-for-diaspora-bonds-says-world-bank-idUSKCN22635H

THE COVID-19 MOBILITY IMPACTS ON THE MIGRATION FLOW IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE: THE SITUATION IN 2021 AND BEFORE 1989

Institute for Research and European Studies – Bitola. In this paper, we analyze the current travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic imposed by the countries from South-East Europe and briefly compare them with those imposed by the Central European countries. By using official data collection of displacement tracking matrices and analyzing the porosity ofContinue reading “THE COVID-19 MOBILITY IMPACTS ON THE MIGRATION FLOW IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE: THE SITUATION IN 2021 AND BEFORE 1989”

Diaspora Makes A Difference in COVID-19 Rural Recovery

Diasporas are key players in sustainable development. Their engagement in development programmes and interventions took center stage during a roundtable on diaspora contribution to post COVID-19 rural recovery, organized by the Africa-Europe Diaspora Development Platform (ADEPT) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). http://www.fao.org/rural-employment/resources/detail/en/c/1402305/

Lausanne Global Classroom: Diaspora

The first Global Classroom episode focuses on diaspora, a global phenomenon that has marked the 21st century. Today, more than ever before, people are on the move, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, and for various reasons—terrorism, economic collapse or opportunity, famine, human trafficking, education, to mention a few. There is a tremendous opportunity for ministry to,Continue reading “Lausanne Global Classroom: Diaspora”