E Pluribus Unum: Diversity and Community in 21st Century

In this publication Robert Putnam explores the implications of the increase in ethnic
and social heterogeneity in virtually all advanced countries. What is the impact of diversity on sociability? What is the linkage between identity and social capital? Data shows that diversity and solidarity in migrant communities are negatively correlated in the short and medium terms. With time, becoming "‘one’ out of a diverse ‘many’" is possible.I wonder, what implications would this have for the Diasporas? and particularly for those groups of 'nomade' diasporas, the so called 'expats' that change countries every few years?
Linke to this publication was found at the Sustento Institute website

Diaspora Volunteering

This initiative promotes the volunteering of people of the Diaspora living in UK in their countries of orgin, and with great results! Visit the website of Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO). Also recent related article at "DIFID back diaspora volunteering drive"

The Jewish Diaspora

For a while now I have been trying to find some resources that approach and address the Jewish Diaspora from a historical but concise perspective. This article by Jewish peace activist Uri Avnery provides an overview and interesting approach: how Jewish diaspora changed from a 'normal' diaspora to a 'nationalist' diaspora, and argues for the need to recognise the difference between a Diaspora and a state. Full article accessible at the Daily Times: OPINION: The lion and the gazelle

The Potential of Global Sourcing of Services for Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

Conference I am watching via Webcast. Interesting points by Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua, Chairman, Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), Philippines. He mentions how the role of the Philipino Diaspora (Overseas Filipinos Workers-OFW- they call them) of about 8 million people outside their country is making a difference in this offshoring towards the Philippines. Also links this to the role of ICTs and a governmental policy.
Access the presentations at the eDevelopment site here.