Transnationalism among African immigrants in North America: The case of Ghanaians in Canada |
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Authors: | Thomas Y Owusu |
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Institution: | 1.William Paterson University,USA |
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Abstract: | This paper explores the types and strength of transnational ties between Ghanaian immigrants in Canada and their country of
origin. The study finds that Ghanaians maintain various types of ties to Ghana including communication by telephone, repeat
migration, cultural activities, and investments, especially in home ownership. The desire for home ownership in Ghana is related
to the immigrants' intentions to return there permanently in the future. The immigrants also maintain collective ties to the
homeland through a network of ethnic associations in Canada. These associations provide financial support for local economic
development in Ghana. They also provide an organizational structure through which the immigrants seek to address their political
needs in Ghana. |
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