Reversing brain drain in Africa by engaging the diaspora : contending issues
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2012-01
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University of Zululand
Abstract
The impacts of brain drain in Africa are phenomenal. In the lst five decades of the continent’s political history, political
and economic factors have collectively acted as push factors in the migration of young Africans from the continent. As
such, reducing, reversing and mitigated the effects of emigration from Africa have been a tall order. This paper examines
the net effects of brain drain on the continent against the backdrop of the global environment. Its data base was drawn
from both archival materials and contemporary literature. It discovers that to effectively mobilize the abundant talents
and resources need for the continent’s development, Africa diaspora must be collectively engaged. This policy prescription
would avail the region the much needed succor in its march towards development
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Peer reviewed article published under Inkanyiso, Volume 4, Issue 1, Jan 2012, p. 17 - 24
Keywords
Brain drain, African diaspora, Political Science, Politics and economic history
Citation
Osaretin, I. and Eddy, A., 2012. Reversing brain drain in Africa by engaging the diaspora: contending issues. Inkanyiso: Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(1), pp.17-24.