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Somali diaspora in Finland : assistance of the country of origin

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Pirkkalainen, Päivi
Copyright Year	2005
Abstract	The purpose of this thesis is to examine different diaspora dimensions and transnational activities of Somalis living in Finland. Particularly the aim is to examine the transnational activities that aim at the assistance of Somalia. Therefore the research takes part in the debate of the migrants’ role in the development of the countries of origin. The different diaspora dimensions are examined by using three approaches to diaspora; the Safran’s classical definition, the postmodern version of diaspora and the materiality of diaspora. The empirical data is collected by interviewing Somalis living in Finland. The focused interview method is used. In order to get informants the snowball method is used. The data consists of six interviews. The respondents can be seen as key informants since they are involved in NGO activities aiming at the assistance of Somalia. Different diaspora dimensions and various transnational activities were found in the empirical data. Diasporas in the era of globalisation differ from the classical ones since the means for transnational activities have improved. Diaspora for the Somalis interviewed is more than a state of mind; additionally it involves a strong dimension of activities. The responsibility to assist the country of origin exists in diaspora. The assistance takes place in the transnational ”space” and it involves the remittance sending for the relatives and the establishment of the development projects in Somalia. Involvement in the transnational activities requires resources, therefore the position in the country of settlement affects the transnational life.
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Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
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