Engaging the Tanzanian diaspora in national development: What do we know and what are the gaps?

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dc.contributor.authorUtouh, Harold L.M.
dc.contributor.authorMutalemwa, Darlene K.
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-07T07:18:13Z
dc.date.available2024-08-07T07:18:13Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractOver the past ten years, there has been a significant change in African governments’ perception of their diasporas. In the previous three decades, diasporas were not seen as a resource that countries of origin could tap into for their development needs. This is no longer the case. Now, diasporas are increasingly seen as positive actors: as countrymen and women abroad who can contribute to development efforts in their homelands. In this context, this paper reviews the literature on the major policies and initiatives used by countries to help support and promote diaspora engagement. To be specific, countries which have successfully engaged their diaspora in the national development process. The paper also highlights key factors of the success of Tanzania’s neighbouring countries and other countries. It attempts to relate these practices to the case of Tanzania, given the current social, economic, political and cultural contexts. The Tanzanian experience reveals a wide range of interventions taken to facilitate participation by its diaspora in national growth efforts. While these interventions are highly laudable- especially considering financial limits - there remain important weaknesses. Suggestions to improve existing measures are provided
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dc.identifier.citationAPA
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1014
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherAfrican Journal of Economic Review
dc.subjectTanzanian Diaspora
dc.subjectTanzania's diaspora engagement
dc.subjectdiasporic populations -Tanzania
dc.subjectAfrican diaspora
dc.subjectDiaspora in National Development
dc.subjectcountrymen and women abroad
dc.subjectDiaspora Policy
dc.subjectTanzania Diaspora and Ex-Diasporas
dc.subjectDatabase on Diaspora
dc.subjectDiaspora Organisations
dc.subjectDiaspora - Remittances
dc.subjectDiaspora -Rights
dc.subjectDual Citizenship
dc.subjectBrain Drain and Working with the Diaspora
dc.subjectIncentives for Diaspora Investment
dc.subjectTax Exemptions
dc.subjectRemittance Transfers
dc.subjectDiaspora events
dc.titleEngaging the Tanzanian diaspora in national development: What do we know and what are the gaps?
dc.typeArticle
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