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Diaspora Bonds Revisited: Review of the Potential and Feasibility of a Ghanaian Diaspora Bond

Stalin, Petter LU (2023) EOSK12 20231
Department of Economic History
Abstract
This paper explores the potential and feasibility of a Ghanaian diaspora bond. The paper uses a mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews with key incumbents in the diaspora finance sector with quantitative data from two surveys on diaspora bonds from the Commonwealth (2018) and Mensah (2019). Furthermore, the paper reviews the existing body of literature on diaspora bonds and other forms of diaspora finance in Ghana, as well as in other nations and regions where their experiences can be used to benchmark the potential of similar strategies for Ghana. The paper aims to shed light on the conditions necessary for successfully issuing diaspora bonds in Ghana and the associated challenges. Thereby providing evidence-based... (More)
This paper explores the potential and feasibility of a Ghanaian diaspora bond. The paper uses a mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews with key incumbents in the diaspora finance sector with quantitative data from two surveys on diaspora bonds from the Commonwealth (2018) and Mensah (2019). Furthermore, the paper reviews the existing body of literature on diaspora bonds and other forms of diaspora finance in Ghana, as well as in other nations and regions where their experiences can be used to benchmark the potential of similar strategies for Ghana. The paper aims to shed light on the conditions necessary for successfully issuing diaspora bonds in Ghana and the associated challenges. Thereby providing evidence-based suggestions for policymakers and decision-makers in various industries on efficiently leveraging the Ghanaian
diaspora’s financial assets for economic prosperity. (Less)
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author
Stalin, Petter LU
supervisor
organization
course
EOSK12 20231
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Diaspora Finance, Economic Development, Remittances, Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana, Banking, SME, LMIC, Payments, Diaspora Bonds, Developing Economies, West Africa
language
English
id
9130968
date added to LUP
2023-08-30 08:06:57
date last changed
2023-08-30 08:06:57
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  abstract     = {{This paper explores the potential and feasibility of a Ghanaian diaspora bond. The paper uses a mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews with key incumbents in the diaspora finance sector with quantitative data from two surveys on diaspora bonds from the Commonwealth (2018) and Mensah (2019). Furthermore, the paper reviews the existing body of literature on diaspora bonds and other forms of diaspora finance in Ghana, as well as in other nations and regions where their experiences can be used to benchmark the potential of similar strategies for Ghana. The paper aims to shed light on the conditions necessary for successfully issuing diaspora bonds in Ghana and the associated challenges. Thereby providing evidence-based suggestions for policymakers and decision-makers in various industries on efficiently leveraging the Ghanaian
diaspora’s financial assets for economic prosperity.}},
  author       = {{Stalin, Petter}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Diaspora Bonds Revisited: Review of the Potential and Feasibility of a Ghanaian Diaspora Bond}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}