Pilot mapping and profiling of the Mauritian diaspora in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom: Stories of belonging, impact and opportunity

Original Language
English
Number of Pages
84
Reference Number
PUB2021/137/R
Date of upload

12 oct 2021

Pilot mapping and profiling of the Mauritian diaspora in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom: Stories of belonging, impact and opportunity

The Government of Mauritius recognizes the added value, valuable role and potential of its diaspora to contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country and aims to mobilize, leverage and harness the diaspora’s intellectual, cultural and social potential, capital and skills. 

The pilot mapping and profiling of the Mauritian diaspora aims to better understand the profile, size, skills, expertise and aspirations of Mauritians living in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, and proposes recommendations to engage them. 

Through this report, the International Organization for Migration aims to support the Government of Mauritius in identifying the factors that are necessary to successfully engage its diaspora in the development of their home country. This pilot mapping and profiling of the Mauritian diaspora was commissioned by the International Organization for Migration and was conducted by Martin Russell and Emira Ajeti.

  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  • ACRONYMS AND ABBREVATIONS
  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
  • 1. INTRODUCTION
    • 1–1 Methodology and Research Questions
    • 1–2 Definition of Mauritian Diaspora
    • 1–3 Challenges and Limitations of the Project
    • 1–4 Why now for Mauritian Diaspora Engagement
  • 2. MAURITIAN DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT: A HISTORIOGRAPHICAL SNAPSHOT
    • 2–1 The Mauritian Diaspora: A historiographical overview
    • 2–2 Mauritian Diaspora Networks: A Snapshot
  • 3. MAPPING THE MAURITIAN DIASPORA: COMMUNITIES, CONSTITUENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
    • 3–1 The Mauritian Diaspora in Australia: Mapping and Profiles 
    • Overview
      • Diaspora Demographics: Community Profile
      • Diaspora Profiles: Educational and Professional Profile
      • Diaspora Diplomacy: Connectivity, Communication and Care
      • Diaspora Capital: Remittances, Investment and Skills
    • 3–2 The Mauritian Diaspora in Canada: Mapping and Profiles
      • Overview
      • Diaspora Demographics: Community Profile
      • Diaspora Profiles: Educational and Professional Profile
      • Diaspora Diplomacy: Connectivity, Communication and Care
      • Diaspora Capital: Remittances, Investment, and Skills
    • 3–3 The Mauritian Diaspora in the United Kingdom: Mapping and Profiles
      • Overview
      • Diaspora Demographics: Community Profile
      • Diaspora Profiles: Educational and Professional Profile
      • Diaspora Diplomacy: Connectivity, Communication and Care
      • Diaspora Capital: Remittances, Investment, and Skills
    • 3–4 Comparative Constituencies and Characteristics of the Mauritian Diaspora:
      • Lessons for Engagement
  • 4. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF MAURITIAN DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT: INSTITUTIONAL AND GAPS ANALYSIS
    • 4–1 Mauritian Diaspora Engagement: The Current Institutional Landscape
    • 4–2 Mauritian Diaspora Engagement: Current Policy and Engagement Landscape
    • 4–3 Engaging the Mauritian Diaspora: A Gaps Analysis
    • 4–4 Mauritian Diaspora Engagement: Mobilizing Resources 
  • 5. RECOMMENDATIONS: DESIGNING A DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR MAURITIUS
    • 5–1 An Institutional Framework for Engagement
    • 5–2 Recommendations: An Implementation Framework for Engagement
  • 6. CONCLUSION
  • ANNEX I – BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • ANNEX II – A SAMPLE OF MAURITIAN DIASPORA NETWORKS AND INTERVIEWPOOL
  • ANNEX III – EXAMPLES OF GLOBAL BEST PRACTICE
  • ANNEX IV – RESEARCH PROJECT DOCUMENTATION