“Talent, Competitiveness and Migration” has just been published by the Transatlantic Council on Migration. The publishers say: As the global economic crisis ripples across the financial, political and social landscape, it is leaving its mark on international migration. The recession, hailed as the worst since the Great Depression, is impacting the scope and pace of… Continue reading “Talent, Competitiveness, and Migration” focuses on policy issues
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Silicon Valley entrepreneur urges diaspora to transform NI tech sector
Northern Ireland’s diaspora can play a pivotal role in rebranding Northern Ireland as a “software destination”, says David Kirk, a Belfast-born executive in Silicon Valley. Writing a call to action in today’s Belfast Telegraph, Kirk says it’s time to make a bold transformation to capitalise on the great talent and passion among entrepreneurs, technologists and… Continue reading Silicon Valley entrepreneur urges diaspora to transform NI tech sector
Israel as a node-state: redefining the diaspora relationship
Israel can be conceptualised as a ‘node-state’ at the centre of a diasporic network, according to an article on Haaretz.com. Ariel Beery notes that Israel differs from the typical nation state, in which a government brings together a variety of ethnic groups living within its borders: The State of Israel, in this way, was doubly… Continue reading Israel as a node-state: redefining the diaspora relationship
European group calls for EU Commissioner for European expats
Europeans Throughout the World has released a set of recommendations aimed at giving recognition and support to European citizens living outside their countries of origin. The recommendations, decided at the group’s 25th anniversary meeting in Stockholm this month (which I attended as an associate member on behalf of Ireland), concern such issues as the recognition… Continue reading European group calls for EU Commissioner for European expats
Armenia looks to Ireland as model for diaspora connection
Ireland has been cited as a major influence in the development of Armenia’s relationship with its diaspora, in an article in the Wall Street Journal. Armenia is running a number of initiatives aimed at enhancing its relationship with the diaspora. The Wall Street Journal reports, “In October, Armenia set up a Ministry of Diaspora modeled… Continue reading Armenia looks to Ireland as model for diaspora connection
Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on growth, relationship
The government is inviting leading Irish and Irish-connected individuals from around the world to attend the inaugural Global Irish Economic Forum on September 18-20. The planned conference, which will be held at Farmleigh in Dublin, is the latest in a series of events aimed at harnessing the economic power of the global Irish community. Minister… Continue reading Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on growth, relationship