The Diaspora's Role In Africa by Stella-monica N. Mpande, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

Africans living in the diaspora have a unique position as potential agents of change in helping to address Africa's political and socio-economic challenges. In addition to financial remittances, their multiple, hybrid identities in and out of geographical and psycho-cultural spaces allow them to play a role as cultural and political ambassadors to foster social change and sustainable development back in their African homelands. However, this hybrid position is not without challenges and this book reflects some of the conundrums faced by members of the diaspora as they negotiate their relationships with their home countries. The author uses her lived experiences and empirical research to ask: are members of the diaspora conduits of Western cultural hegemony at the cost of their traditional preservation and meaningful development in Africa? How does the Western media's portrayal of Africa as the 'Dark Continent' in the 21stcentury influence their decision-making process to invest back home? How effectively do African nations' governments manage their relationships with citizens abroad to motivate them to invest in their home countries? The book features diverse African entrepreneurs' success stories and their experiences of tackling these challenges. The book hopes to inspire agents of change within the diaspora, and to contribute to the expanding and vibrant field of diaspora research. | The Diaspora's Role In Africa by Stella-monica N. Mpande, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters