The replacement of permanent movements by transnationalism as the dominant paradigm in migration studies has raised new questions for demographic measurement and study of migration. This study rethinks demographic concepts of population and migration to incorporate elements such as diaspora, circular migration, and transnational linkages. It shows how use of traditional demographic data with integrated quantitative and qualitative research can yield important insights into diaspora, in particular, the diaspora–migration–development nexus. Four country case studies are undertaken to increase understanding of the characteristics of diasporas, their international linkages, and their potential for enhancing development in origin countries.

Publication: Yan, T., X. Liu, A. Rosser, B.S.A. Yeoh and F. Guo. (2018). 'Transnationalism, diaspora and development: A purposive review of the literature', Geography Compass, 12(12): 1-20. doi: 10.1111/gec3.12413.

PI & Co-PI(s): Yan Tan, Andrew Rosser, Fei Guo & Brenda S.A. Yeoh

Funding Agency: Australian Research Council Discovery Program Grant
Project Duration: November 2016 – December 2021