How can Uzbekistan engage its diaspora for national development?

Authors

  • Masuda Isaeva Head of Analytics and Support division of Asakabank, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Author

Keywords:

remittances, migration, diaspora, diaspora engagement policies, Uzbekistan

Abstract

Remittances alone cannot drive economic development. Policies, strategies, and institutions are essential to channel diaspora resources toward national development. Uzbekistan is one of the top remittance-receiving countries with a growing number of diaspora. Currently, the country lacks formal diaspora engagement policies. The main goal of the third study is to propose policy recommendations for engaging the Uzbek diaspora. Our results show that the country has its uniqueness in terms of diaspora. Diaspora policies should start with establishing a dedicated institution, granting legal status, and providing financial mechanisms for investment and incentives for the diaspora.

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Published

2024-10-03

How to Cite

Isaeva, M. (2024). How can Uzbekistan engage its diaspora for national development?. CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS, 25(1), 36-45. https://ca-c.org/CAC/index.php/cac/article/view/1870

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