Pandemic could fuel demand for 'diaspora bonds', says World Bank

pandemic could increase demand for diaspora bonds

In a recent article in Reuters, OEF Senior Researcher, Jay Benson spoke about the potential for increased demand for diaspora bonds, listing potential issuers with large diasporan populations as Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He further described 'diaspora bonds' as '“... a tool that could work for any country with a significant pool of potential diaspora investors.” In addition, he said “People are strongly motivated by seeing this kind of investment go toward healthcare and education, and seeing that their families, their friends ... back home are benefiting.”

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Published

April 24, 2020

Topic

Livelihoods and Peace

Program

Shuraako

Content Type

In the media

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