Diaspora academics engagement in Eritrean higher education institutions: Current conditions and future trends

<p>In this study, I argue that there is an interplay between migration</p> <p>and development. Countries of origin can use a variety of methods</p> <p>to attract and engage diaspora citizens in their development pro-</p> <p>jects. Hence, using semi-structured interviews, observation, and</p> <p>secondary document analysis, I explored the engagement of</p> <p>Eritrean diaspora academics in the higher education institutions</p> <p>(HEIs) of their country of origin. The study found that the HEIs are</p> <p>developing a working relationship with Eritrean diaspora academics</p> <p>located in different parts of the world. Besides, the diaspora aca-</p> <p>demics have been engaging in different fields to support the HEIs in</p> <p>general and faculty and student development in particular.</p> <p>However, the findings further showed that the HEIs had less control</p> <p>over the linkage program. In addition, socio-economic and political</p> <p>factors negatively affected the diaspora academics engagement in</p> <p>the HEIs. The study helps readers to understand ‘why’ and ‘how’</p> <p>diaspora academics engage in their country of origin. In doing so, it</p> <p>significantly advances the knowledge about migration-</p> <p>development nexus. It also contributes to improving the methods</p> <p>in practice regarding diaspora engagement in their country of</p> <p>origin.</p>