Diaspora academics engagement in Eritrean higher education institutions: Current conditions and future trends
In this study, I argue that there is an interplay between migration
and development. Countries of origin can use a variety of methods
to attract and engage diaspora citizens in their development pro-
jects. Hence, using semi-structured interviews, observation, and
secondary document analysis, I explored the engagement of
Eritrean diaspora academics in the higher education institutions
(HEIs) of their country of origin. The study found that the HEIs are
developing a working relationship with Eritrean diaspora academics
located in different parts of the world. Besides, the diaspora aca-
demics have been engaging in different fields to support the HEIs in
general and faculty and student development in particular.
However, the findings further showed that the HEIs had less control
over the linkage program. In addition, socio-economic and political
factors negatively affected the diaspora academics engagement in
the HEIs. The study helps readers to understand ‘why’ and ‘how’
diaspora academics engage in their country of origin. In doing so, it
significantly advances the knowledge about migration-
development nexus. It also contributes to improving the methods
in practice regarding diaspora engagement in their country of
origin.
History
Refereed
- Yes
Volume
10Issue number
3Page range
421-441Publication title
Migration and DevelopmentISSN
2163-2324External DOI
Publisher
SAGE PublicationsFile version
- Published version
Language
- eng
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- School of Education and Social Care Outputs