Remittances help Africa more than aid, says Ghanaian academic

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• Kyekyeku 12 years ago

  I have sent money to built two houses and I have just started a third one. We have helped Ghana a lot and must be respected. We in the diaspora are warriors .

  I have sent money to built two houses and I have just started a third one. We have helped Ghana a lot and must be respected. We in the diaspora are warriors .

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• Kwobia-Toronto 12 years ago

  $100.00 goes far in most African countries.That's why diaspora remits are more
  Effective.

  $100.00 goes far in most African countries.That's why diaspora remits are more
  Effective.

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• JJH 12 years ago

  Why people don't keep their analysis to themself with Global crisis especially in southern Europe

  Why people don't keep their analysis to themself with Global crisis especially in southern Europe

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• EZEKIEL 12 years ago

  Of course, we don't send money to the Min. of Interior, where somebody will want some 10% before the NEXT STEP !!
  We send money to our FAMILIES and for SPECIFIC PURPOSES...eg. to pay School fees, buy 50 bags of Cement for th ...
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  Of course, we don't send money to the Min. of Interior, where somebody will want some 10% before the NEXT STEP !!
  We send money to our FAMILIES and for SPECIFIC PURPOSES...eg. to pay School fees, buy 50 bags of Cement for the mansion etc. So, of course the remittance will be MORE EFFECTIVE!
  There's NO CONSULTANCY FEE from the "experts" from the WB/IMF to be DEDUCTED FROM THE LOANS....

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• Mary 12 years ago

  The aid is mostly squandered by the politicians and the powers that be. What this tells me is the aid should be stopped and we will figure out how to fend for ourselves...

  The aid is mostly squandered by the politicians and the powers that be. What this tells me is the aid should be stopped and we will figure out how to fend for ourselves...

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• Adobah 12 years ago

  Now I want Dr Bodomo to also tell the world what we get in return. It's about time we get some respect here! Our sweat should count!

  Now I want Dr Bodomo to also tell the world what we get in return. It's about time we get some respect here! Our sweat should count!

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• Kofi 12 years ago

  We have known this all along.

  We have known this all along.

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• Truth-Be-Told 12 years ago

  Sir you however failed to address why companies like Western Union and MoneyGram only allow remittances in places like Ghana? Such restrictions keep African locals crippled from doing continent-wide business between each othe ...
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  Sir you however failed to address why companies like Western Union and MoneyGram only allow remittances in places like Ghana? Such restrictions keep African locals crippled from doing continent-wide business between each other. All of which would reduce locals needs for diaspora funds...usually monthly. As an african american male, I send over $1,000 a month to Africa to help African families and have done so for over a decade. Africa-born living in the diaspora are not the only ones sending funds regularly to help Africans back home.
  Companies like PayPay, out of the US, also have restrictions on their efforts inside of Africa. All of which cripples Africans from doing 'affiliate marketing' with US companies that payout weekly via PayPal online.
  So, i am awaiting a part 2 of your article?
  Thank you,
  
  Truth-Be-Told USA

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• GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

  THE REASON THE ELDERS COTINUE TO CLAIM THE AID MOEY. THEY R LAZY N HAVE NO FORESIGHT. ACTING LIKE BABIES. GROWN MEN IN DIAPERS.
  
  LIST OF HOW AID AFFECTS GH
  BRAIN DRAIN.....
  IMPORT GOODS
  DISEASES
  JUNK
  JUNK FOOD
  UNDERE ...
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  THE REASON THE ELDERS COTINUE TO CLAIM THE AID MOEY. THEY R LAZY N HAVE NO FORESIGHT. ACTING LIKE BABIES. GROWN MEN IN DIAPERS.
  
  LIST OF HOW AID AFFECTS GH
  BRAIN DRAIN.....
  IMPORT GOODS
  DISEASES
  JUNK
  JUNK FOOD
  UNDEREMPLOYED CITIZENS
  LOW REVENUE OUTPUT
  
  SHIT, I COULD WRITE A BOOK ON THIS. WATCH OUT FOR MY NEW BOOK: MAKING DOUGH....

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• Sincerity 12 years ago

  African leaders should plead with U.S.A. leaders to consider giving legal status to illegals to visit home in the impending immigration reforms.

  African leaders should plead with U.S.A. leaders to consider giving legal status to illegals to visit home in the impending immigration reforms.

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• DOME HOTEL2 12 years ago

  AND YET GOVERNMENT IS NOT APPRECIATIVE AND CONTINUE TO TAKE HEAVY CUSTOM DUTY AND UNLAWFUL LEVY FROM DIASPORIANS .IT IS NOT FAIR , THEY DO NOT DESERVE SUCH WICKED TREATMENT.

  AND YET GOVERNMENT IS NOT APPRECIATIVE AND CONTINUE TO TAKE HEAVY CUSTOM DUTY AND UNLAWFUL LEVY FROM DIASPORIANS .IT IS NOT FAIR , THEY DO NOT DESERVE SUCH WICKED TREATMENT.

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• chinchinga 12 years ago

  and yet ghna govt won't allow diasporians to vote???? sit in parliament???? govt better rethink the policy

  and yet ghna govt won't allow diasporians to vote???? sit in parliament???? govt better rethink the policy

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