This publication is the English-translated version of the study titled “Диаспора – партнер по развитию Таджикистана” published in 2014. The study, funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Development Fund under the project “Ey Vatan Mesozamat!” (Engaging Tajik Diaspora in Tajikistan Development), assesses potential contributions of the Tajik diaspora in the Russian Federation for the development of the home country. The research was conducted in summer 2014 and identifies attitudes of diaspora members, their life plans and migration strategies.

The purpose of this needs assessment is to identify skills and competency gaps in the health sector and provide government with recommendations on how the gaps can be addressed. The information gathered will assist the government to establish a matching system to mobilize diaspora for national development through a pilot scheme to encourage temporary or permanent return of highly skilled diaspora members particularly in the health sector.

The survey is designed to elicit more information about Nigerians living abroad, including their aspirations in the context of contributing to national development and willingness to invest in Nigeria. The results of the exercise will be used to inform the development of Diaspora-friendly policies and legislation that will aim to make it easier for members of the Nigerian Diasporas to play a meaningful role in the national development processes.

Between September 2012 and October 2013, the IOM commissioned three separate mapping studies of Sierra Leonean diaspora health professionals in United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, and Germany, respectively. The United Kingdom and the United States are the two most prominent destination choices for Sub-Saharan African health professionals, and moreover share the largest pools of Sierra Leonean health-care professionals in diaspora. In Canada and Germany there was a considerably smaller pool to draw from.

The report was prepared by Lulessa Abadura, Brigitte Fahrenhorst and Frank Zelazny from EcoDevelopment ‐ Society for International Development Research and Planning Ltd.

This summary report of an expert meeting between IOM and the OECD Development Centre, organized in April 2014, aims to promote greater dialogue with and raise awareness among key researchers. While the report is not exhaustive, it can serve as a useful point of departure for identifying and addressing research gaps related to the challenges and opportunities presented by the migration of highly skilled women. 

The Diaspora Ministerial Conference held on 18–19 June 2013 is a landmark in the history of the global debate on migration and development. Amid the flurry of international events leading up to the 2nd United Nations High Level Dialogue (HLD) on International Migration and Development in October 2013, the diaspora conference marks the first and only gathering of high-level politicians from all parts of the world responsible for diaspora and their engagement in the development of their countries of origin.

Although no official data exists on the level of diaspora investments in Kosovo it is considered that their engagement is low given their potential and willingness to invest and save. This research aims to identify concrete strategies for facilitating investment by collecting primary data through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with existing and potential diaspora investors and relevant stakeholders. Initially the report discusses the business environment and reforms undertaken by Kosovo government to induce investments.

The objective of this research project was to conduct a feasibility study on attracting diaspora investors by offering to them investment opportunities on economic zones. In addition, the option to invest on local level economic zones through PPP initiatives was also researched and evaluated.

This study explores the possibility of establishing a diaspora-targeted Investment Fund for investment opportunities in the private sector of Kosovo. The study offers the most suitable model and investment strategy for such a Fund based on consultations with diaspora members and takes into considerations the limitations and risks of the business environment in Kosovo.