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Diaspora makes a difference in COVID-19 rural recovery

2021
Diasporas are key players in sustainable development. Their engagement in development programmes and interventions took center stage during a roundtable on diaspora contribution to post COVID-19 rural recovery, organized by the Africa-Europe Diaspora Development Platform (ADEPT) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Diaspora communities play an...
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Reverse migration to rural areas of origin in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

2021
This note provides an overview of available evidence on return migration to rural areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the related implications for migrant workers and their families and communities of origin, as well as government response measures that have been taken.     The inclusion of returnees and consideration of their socio-economic...
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