Lisa Akesson (Editor), Maria Eriksson Baaz (Editor)

Africa's Return Migrants: The New Developers? (Africa Now)

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ISBN 13:
9781783602339
author:
Lisa Akesson (Editor), Maria Eriksson Baaz (Editor)
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Zed Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
15.2 x 1.3 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
Science & Nature, Earth Sciences & Geography, Education
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£29.44

Description

Africa's Return Migrants: The New Developers? The idea that African migrants returning to their home countries will bring development and prosperity is often met with optimism. However, extensive fieldwork reveals a more complex reality. In this book, the authors challenge prevailing assumptions about migration and development, showing that the capital obtained abroad may not always be advantageous. In fact, the authors argue that there is often a disconnect between policy assumptions and migrants' actual practices. This disconnect can hinder successful entrepreneurship and other forms of economic, political, and social engagement. The result is a nuanced exploration of the challenges faced by return migrants in their efforts to contribute to development in Africa. Through their research, the authors provide valuable insights into the complexities of migration and development, shedding light on the often-overlooked experiences of African return migrants.

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