![]() How does English affect SM role in development? Led by the Penn State University, researchers from 8 international universities focused on SM from sub-Saharan Africa, working in the US, UK, Australia, South Africa, and Uganda. In what ways does English shape the levels of success of SM? 3. How does English shape the flow of SM and trajectories of migration? 2. Here, we report on three research questions: 1. WUN Pilot Study The research reported below is part of a larger study funded by the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). Also unexamined is the fact that English language constitutes different varieties globally, and generates considerable challenges in inter-community relations. ![]() ![]() What remains unexamined is the role of language for SM who may contribute to development work which involves simultaneous engagement with developed English-language host communities, multilingual global labour markets, and non-English African communities that are targets of development. A lucrative English as Second Language industry has emerged globally, furthering the dominance of Global English. As most SM move to labor markets where English is the language of business, acquisition of English is seen as an important element of human capital. ![]() Neo-classical frameworks regard fluency as an important input for individual migrants’ economic success in destination settings. While much discussion extols the benefits of knowledge circulation and brain gain, little systematic attention has been given to the role of language. However, the role of the African skilled diaspora for development is not particularly well established or studied, and needs more attention. The Migration-Development nexus has engendered useful partnerships between governments and skilled diaspora groups, e.g., Global Scot. Harnessing the economic and social benefits of remitting while minimizing social and political costs represents an important locus of international policy discussion. Skilled migrants (SM) are important agents for development.
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