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Diaspora, development, and the reshaping of homelands in an evolving world (Chapter)

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Diaspora, development, and the reshaping of homelands in an evolving world (Chapter)

This chapter of the book "Routledge Handbook of Asian Diaspora and Development" explores the dynamics of diasporas, development, and displacements in Asia with specific reference to India. It begins with an overview of the concept of diaspora and examines the ways in which overseas communities remain connected to homelands through diverse transnational practices. It then looks at some of the complex issues and negative consequences – including economic vulnerabilities and political and ideological reshaping of homelands that may be caused by such connections. The chapter illustrates such complexities through two case studies. In the third section, it examines the historical reliance of the southern Indian state of Kerala on remittances for development. In the fourth section it analyzes the case of urbanization in the metropolis of Kolkata as being driven by diaspora-led or -targeted developments. The chapter concludes with some discussion of the future of diasporas, developments, and displacements in a pandemic world.

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Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
Academia
Author
Pablo S. Bose
Source / Publisher
Routledge - Taylor and Francis Group
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Regional
Country
Country
India
Region
Asia
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
Cross Cutting Theme
International cooperation
Whole-of-government approach
Whole-of-society approach
Keywords
Diasporas
Status
Published

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