Diaspora power: how culture travels & why it matters

Global remittances exceeded $860 billion in 2023 — more than three times global foreign aid. Diaspora communities are not just cultural bridges; they're economic engines. The Jamaican diaspora sends more money home per capita than almost any other. The Indian diaspora in the US has median household income significantly above the national average and drives major technology investment back to India. Understanding diaspora networks means understanding how capital, talent, and culture actually move in the 21st century.