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Friday, 8 April 2022

DOCTORS WARN MANY COVID-19 PATIENTS MISSING OUT ON AVAILABLE EARLY DRUG TREATMENTS ESSENTIAL TO REDUCE LONG TERM HARM

Do your part, encourage people who test positive for Covid-19 to contact and initiate discussions with their own Doctors about treatment options early. Doctors say the first five (5) days are crucial for early intervention. Some healthcare practitioners are sounding alarm that many people are missing out on important antiviral medicines. Early treatment helps reduce damage to critical organs like kidney, lungs, and saves life, according to Medical Doctors.

I am penning this down after learning a situation where essential treatment info has not filtered down in a timely way to some folk on the ground. And coincidentally I heard a Doctor commenting this in Tele.

Despite opening of national borders we don’t seem to have TV promos by Government spreading a message directing people to access early intervention. A bit strange, as early intervention helps with quality of life and saves money longer term.

Electronic media though is highlighting concerns about people missing out on treatment. One Doctor on ABC recently estimates only 25% of those in need are getting vital early treatment for Covid-19.

See specific details about importance of early treatment and the sorts of questions patients may wish to explore with their doctor early on:

Links with detailed info

COVID-19 patients at risk of severe disease missing out on lifesaving drugs, doctors say. Authors: Mary Lloyd & Sophie Scott. 6 April 2022.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-06/covid-patients-missing-out-on-lifesaving-monoclonal-antivirals/100964408

Coronavirus treatments: What progress is being made? Author: James Gallagher, 15 March 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-52354520

COVID-19 patients at risk of severe disease missing out on lifesaving drugs, doctors say. Heromag. 5 April 2022.

https://heromag.net/covid-19-patients-at-risk-of-severe-disease-missing-out-on-lifesaving-drugs-doctors-say

Vulnerable Australians could miss out on life saving treatments due to testing delays. The Guardian, 6 January 2022.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jan/05/vulnerable-australians-with-covid-could-miss-out-on-lifesaving-treatment-due-to-testing-delays
GPs fear at-risk patients missing out on crucial COVID treatment. Author: Dana Daniel, 27 January 2022. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/gps-fear-at-risk-patients-missing-out-on-crucial-covid-treatment-20220125-p59r23.html

Monday, 20 September 2021

Combining Cultural Heritage and Youth Sports Development

Bridgepro integrating sports and cultural story-telling

A group of African-Australian youth undertaking basketball skills development recently had interesting opportunity to hear life stories from African elders from different parts of Africa. The project organised by Bridgepro Sports integrates cultural heritage and sports.

Project staff Left to Right: Lawrence Hillary, Carmie Olowoyo & Tiwa Olowoyo

The program developed and facilitated by Tiwa Olowoy & Carmie Olowoyo included:

A series of youth sports development activities
A series of story-telling sessions by elders and interactive activities for youth facilitated by organisers
Drawing from stories of elders in supporting youth awareness about setting and pursuing goals
Building commitment and resilience
Providing interaction spaces for youth and elders to support positive identity formation through cultural heritage narratives
Using stories to engage with ideas about resilience, migration journeys and overcoming adversity in building strong and positive identities

The Bridgepro Sports initiative also included audio visual documentation facilitated by Lawrence Hillary, and also supported by the Centre for Stories.

In true cultural style, the final celebration session concluded with drinks and finger food inspired by East and West African recipes.

For more information on Bridgepro Sports, see bridgeprosports.com.au

Sunday, 3 January 2021

African-Australian Youth Soccer Match at Festive Season Perth

As 2020 came to a close the Boxing Day saw wide ranging African-Australian youth soccer teams enjoy battling it out at a soccer competition at Koondoola community grounds, in Perth Northern Suburbs.

The game saw youth from a range of countries’ of origin - Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Congo, Liberia and Tanzania. It was all in colours with styles and skills on display.

Rashid Mustafa, a Volunteer Tanzanian youth couch explains about the ins and outs of the game as he takes a minute to explain to the writer about these soccer events

According to info released by organisers, the occasion is “about outdoor and indoor activities…to encourage young [people] with different talents within the communities”. It also provided a fun outlet for family and friends over the festive season.

It’s great to see growing African-Australian communities making the most of community sports participation. Besides, what life will be without youth soccer? You want your young ones to horn their soccer formation skills or passes? Keep an eye these sports occasions.

This AJL Entertainment Super Cup Tournament was supported by the Perth African Nation Sports Association.

Also see a link for the Perth African Football Council Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pansa.org/

Friday, 1 January 2021

AFRICAN CUISINES PERTH CATERING INFO

AFTER RECENT CHATS ABOUT THINGS CULINARY, DELIGHTED TO UPDATE FOLKS AVAILABILITIES OF EAST AFRICAN SWAHILI CATERING SUPPLIES.

MISSING ANY SWAHILI CUISINES? PLANNING AN EVENT AND YOU'RE KEEN FOR AFRICAN EATS? CATCHING UP WITH FRIENDS FOR COCKTAILS AND WOULD LIKE SOME AFRICAN BITES? DONT WORRY, CONTACT US.

Catering Orders Contact: pendobtm@gmail.com

MENU

We cater for growing tastes of African Cuisines in West Australia specialising in East African Eats. Orders for your special group event be it Mains or Cocktail Bites?

MAINS

PILAU served with Kachumbari
COCONUT RICE
CHAPATI
NDIZI (Green Bananas/Plantain) cooked in meat or chicken sauce
Legume dish of choice (Chick Peas or Choroko or Lentil)
MEAT or CHICKEN Mchuzi/sauce

VEGITABLE DISHES

MCHICHA (TANZANIAN SPINACH) with Coconut Sauce (or wa mafuta) CABBAGE Sate
KISAMVU WITH Coconut Sauce
KACHUMBARI
SEASONAL GREEN VEGIES

BITES

SAMBUSA (Swahili Samosas)
MAANDAZI & VITUMBUA (Sweet Rice Buns)
CHAPATI BAGIA
Fried fresh cassava (mhogo) - with kachumbari optional
Fried banana/plantain
Kachori

** Western bites such as Mini Quiches can also be supplied

Monday, 30 November 2020

Invited to Taste Kilimanjaro African Perth EATS @ Community Mirrabooka Markets

Join a Taste of Kilimanjaro-African EATS @ Community Mirrabooka Markets. As year 2020 comes to a close, welcome to sample international food including our Kilimanjaro African Food, featured by a Tanzanian women group of Perth, WA. Occasion: The initiative is part of the Community Mirrabooka Markets featuring International Food; Multicultural Arts & Crafts; Local Services; Family Fun & Entertainment in a COVID-safe set up. (Pilau photo image Courtesy: Swahili recipies1.blogspot.com)

Great Tanzanian culinary EATS on serve not to be missed – the famous Swahili Pilau with Kachumbari, mouth-watering sambusa bites, the delectable Vitumbua (Tanzanian Sweet Rice Buns) and much more.

Sambusa za Tanzania (courtesy: kumbukumbu cards)

Delectable vitumbua (rice buns) (Courtesy: Image: gramho.com)

When: 17th December 2020 Time: 4pm – 9pm Where: The Square Mirrabooka, Yirrigan Drive Carpark Contact: kilimanjaro.africanfood@gmail.com ; pendobtm@gmail.com Future Catering Orders: The Kilimanjaro African Food takes catering orders for private and business functions via kilimanjaro.africanfood@gmail.com

Wednesday, 7 August 2019

African Resource List - Perth

This page is under progress, it contains African Resources List in Perth, Western Australia.

It is aimed to inform any Africans in WA who may be isolated and are looking for what’s out there relevant for everyday living. It includes resource info can be social, cultural, economic, recreational, services, support group and so forth. Care is taken at the time of publication to ensure the info is current. However be aware that contacts and nature of support provided by organisations can change over time.

Community Groups

Ethiopian Church in Kenwick

Debre Amin Abune Teklehaimanot Church

358 Bickley Road

Kenwick WA 6107

Contact:

Abba Haileluel Tefera (Monk) – 0431 145 940

Abba Sahlemariam Tessema (Monk) – 0410 832 672

Email: debreamin.church@hotmail.com

Youth Group: Tegaru Youth Group

Mr Araya Abera – 0401 172 627

Women’s Group : Tigray Women’s Association of WA

Secretary: Mrs Desta Hadgu – 0402 655 528

Email: tigraywomensassociationwa@gmail.com

Tanzanian Community of WA

Contact: tanzaniacommunitywa@gmail.com

Fashion, Beauty & Style

Amare Fashion

Connect With Us

Instagram: @AMAREFASHIONHOUSE

Facebook: : @AMAREFASHIONHOUSE

Mob: 0420437925

Beauty in Totality

Safuratu Bakare

Cosmetologist

Mob: 0415 848 900

Range of Services

· Make-up, Bride and Bridal Train

· Engagement/Traditional Marriage

· Birthday/Special Occasions

· Advertising/ Model make-up

· Magazine coverage of events

· Sales and rental of African costumes

· Tailored to fit clothing and sales of African fabrics

Email: saf@thebeautifiers.com or thebeautifiers@yahoo.com

Stylist

Molinda Danda

Web: www.dandacouture.com.au

Email: molinda@dandacouture.com.au

Phone: 08 9510 6914

Mob: 449 166 802

A Taste of African Food

My Place Bar & Restaurant

Caters for wide ranging Australian tastes and also captures African tastes. I have included their special section featuring “African Eats” further below. My Place Bar & Restaurant describes their service in broader terms here:

“We are a restaurant and bar where you can unwind with your friends and loved ones after a hectic day at work. Our restaurant features stunning views which sweeps across the vast swathes of the Australian landscape. Our dishes are as aesthetically pleasing as the views. They are prepared with utmost dedication. Dining at our restaurant would be a captivating experience. It is because I have strived hard to showcase the great quality and diversity that modern Australian cuisine can offer.”

General website: https://myplacebar.com.au//

“African Eats” Menu can be located here: https://www.myplacebar.com.au/our-menu/

Includes special section listing to name a few: spicy African soups, Ugali (sadza) to plantain (ndizi), pounded yam, tilapia and the like – worth clicking on the full menu

Address: 70 Pier Street

Phone: 9225 5963 / 0421 854 552

Email: info@myplacebar.com.au

Multicultural Services

Multicultural Services Centre

The Multicultural Services Centre supports migrant settlement, health and wellbeing, employment services, Emergency Relief, Multicultural Housing Services, Multicultural Disability Services, etc.

Locations: North Perth, Morley, Mirrabooka, Cannington & Bunbury

Head Office: Address: 20 View Street, North Perth, WA 6006

Phone: 9328 2699

Website http://mscwa.com.au/

Contact: http://mscwa.com.au/contact-us/

Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre

Offers settlement and case coordination supports, support groups, family support, youth, sports and recreational activities, employment supports and so forth.

Address: 9/24 Chesterfield Road, Mirrabooka WA

Phone: 08 9345 5755

Website: http://www.mmrcwa.org.au/

Multicultural Futures

Multicultural Futures offers various migrant support services mainly south of the river.

Settlement services, health and wellbeing, accommodation and housing,

Address: 241-243 High Street, Fremantle

Phone: 08 9336 8282

Operational locations also include Cockburn, Kwinana and Langford. Further details as below:

Contact Details: https://multiculturalfutures.org.au/contact/

Services: https://multiculturalfutures.org.au/

CARAD

The Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees (CARAD) Offers basic welfare & advocacy assistance to asylum seekers, refugees and detainees in WA.

Web: https://www.carad.org.au/

Refugee Council Directory Link

This site offers multiple links to wide ranging agency and community supports across WA.

https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/services-wa/

Mainstream Australian Resources

Ask Izzy

https://askizzy.org.au/

This mainstream website is worth a look. It provides extensive list of resources in wide ranging areas such as:

· Food assistance

· Housing support

· Everyday things

· Domestic violence

· Health

· Centrelink

· Money help

· Emotional and mental health support

· Legal assistance

· Money assistance (Emergency Relief)

· Drugs and alcohol support services

· Assistance to find work

· Life skills and education

Sussex Street Community Law Centre

A useful legal service includes free legal education sessions & short night legal advice appointments if you are dealing with family or civil law issues

Web: http://www.sscls.asn.au/

Community Legal & Advocacy Centres

Community Legal & Advocacy Centres across Western Australia can be located on the link below. You will also find specific info on each site about specific, general or specialised support they offer. It can be a handy resource when you need to navigate the Australian legal system, including consumer law issues.

https://www.communitylaw.net/clc-directory

Acknowledgements

Thanks to the following individuals for their input in the resource info:

Elaine West

Lesley Akora

Letty Durkin

Pius Joseph

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Monday, 8 July 2019

Africa and Diaspora-friendly Citizenship

Increased African populations are now in diaspora. They tend to retain connection with mother countries through home visits and financial remittances. Remittances and its economic impact seem to get political attention. But there is so much scope for more African countries to put in place Diaspora-friendly policies and strategies – a theme of this blog post.

If I can start close to home. The motivation to write this piece grew from observations of my own beloved country of origin, Tanzania, in its attempt to connect with its diaspora over the last decade. Authorities reach out supporting diaspora folk with passport renewals. Going by media reports, there are also efforts underway to enable eligible Tanzanian diaspora voters participate at future elections (see: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-05/23/c_138083780.htm).

Researching the topic it quickly came up that Kenyan neighbours are well ahead in financial remittance inflows and their dual citizenship policies support reinforce inflows - that helps exercise the mind. Laugh-out-loud!

I thought, surely more that can be done by countries such as my motherland. First, there are growing numbers of African descendants born in diaspora who are left out. There are many mixed race folk where one parent is from Africa. There are 2^nd and 3^rd generation African descendants now living abroad.

Contemporary diaspora-friendly policies and strategies need to look beyond passport renewals.

I believe for countries like Tanzania, practical and strategic ideas can be identified and examined looking at what various countries around the world do. Each country has its own social, economic and political interest at heart. Africa is not alone in this; many countries around the world have grappled with diaspora interests before.

In a globalised integrated world each country thinks through and strategizes accordingly about ways it structures citizenship, and how it embeds diaspora considerations. There are many ways that each country manages to balance the benefits of flexible citizenship for diaspora population balanced with security interests.

I point out tangible examples from Africa itself, China, Australia, Italy and the EEU zone. For simplicity I highlight ideas in dot point.

Principles underlying Diaspora Citizenship

We are more familiar with ideas about national borders, and our rights to play part in economic, social and political life as citizens. We also have some awareness about rights and benefits that can be given to those who live amongst us such as permanent residents, temporary residents, skilled workforce/ expatriates, etc.

UNESCO’s description of citizenship is more helpful in enlightening any country wishing to pay serious regard to mutual interests involving their diaspora communities. To quote UNESCO:

Over the last decades, issues of citizenship have been seen…as the legal and political expression of nationality. A citizen has come to denote "a national with voting and passport rights". This has sometimes had the effect of reducing questions concerning citizenship to their legal minimum, i.e. matters of nationality. At the same time, migration and intermarriage undermine the traditional one-person/one state situation, so that many people are born with dual citizenship now. Though some states have suppressed the possibility of dual citizenship, citizenship laws in general are often being relaxed or disregarded.

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/social-and-human-sciences/themes/international-migration/glossary/citizenship/

There are two principles individually or in interaction as the basis for which countries grapple with how they structure diaspora citizenship rights. UNESCO defines these notions as:

· “jus sanguinis, the principle of blood, descent and heritage play a pivotal role in defining who is, and can become, a citizen. Where people were born is not as important as if and how they can trace their ancestry back to the origin country”

· “jus solis, defines citizens as those born within the country, regardless of the citizenship of the parents”.

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/social-and-human-sciences/themes/international-migration/glossary/citizenship/

African Diaspora Citizenship - Advances

Already over half of African countries have adopted dual citizenship laws meaning their diaspora now largely “retain home country rights” (Whitaker, 2011). That is 30 countries out of 54 have taken account of globalising trends and ensured their citizenship structures leverages this.

Whitaker identifies measures implemented by various African governments:

Senegal dual citizenship rights existed since independence, including voting participation for those abroad since early 1990s
Kenya approved dual citizenship in 2010, a right enshrined in its new constitution
Ghana approved dual citizenship in the mid 1990s, fully implementing in 2002. Dual nationals enjoy voting rights, but are subject to certain restrictions in holding public office (Whitaker, 2011).Also see shaded figure further below
The Rwandan constitution provides that "persons originating from Rwanda and their descendants shall, upon their request, be entitled to Rwandan nationality." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jus_sanguinis
Nigeria recognises dual citizenship for people of Nigerian descent by birth or parentage, and permits them to hold public office (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_nationality_law. Also, https://www.multiplecitizenship.com/wscl/ws_NIGERIA.html
Ethiopia grants certain rights to diaspora communities who hold foreign national citizenship and gives them Ethiopian Origin ID cards valid for five years (http://www.ethiopianembassy.net/passportservices/consular-services/ethiopian-origin-id-card/
Some governments have set up “ministerial-level” offices focussing on diaspora
Governments are linking up with diaspora association networks
Engaging the skilled diaspora without granting them citizenship rights https://pages.uncc.edu/bethwhitaker/wpcontent/uploads/sites/39/2012/02/whitaker-IMR-2011.pdf

The way individual countries balance concerns about diaspora rights on one hand and perceptions of security is interesting. Take Nigeria which has no problem allowing its dual nationals to hold public office, Ghana has spells out particular public roles to which dual citizens are excluded as illustrated below. All things considered, the rights enjoyed by the Ghanaian diaspora are still substantial.

Ghanaian Dual Citizenship - Extracts

The Citizenship Act (Act 591 of 2000) provides, among others, that, "A citizen of Ghana who acquires the citizenship of another country in addition to his Ghanaian citizenship shall notify in writing the acquisition of the additional citizenship to the Minister in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed."

Benefits

Dual citizenship policy is argued to create the following benefits.

· It provides the individual the right to obtain passports from either country of citizenship.

· It creates simpler procedure for individuals revisiting former homelands for extended periods of time.

· It creates the opportunity to pursue employment opportunities in either country of nationality.

· It improves the right to social benefits, to own land or property and to inherit assets from either country.

· It creates the entitlement to convey nationality rights to offspring.

· It caters for those who feel equal alliance to both countries of origin

Holders of dual citizenship cannot hold certain specified offices in Ghana, including the following:

· Chief Justice and Justices of the Supreme Court

· Ambassador/High Commissioner

· Secretary to the Cabinet

· Chief of Defence Staff

· Inspector-General of Police

· Commissioner of Customs, Excise and Preventive Service

· Commissioner, Value Added Tax Service

· Director of Immigration Service

· Director-General, Prisons Service

· Chief Fire Officer

· Chief Director of a Ministry

· Rank of Colonel in the Army or equivalent in other security services

· Any other public office that the Minister may prescribe by Legislative Instrument

Source: https://www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com/dual-citizenship-application/

Remittances – Sneak Peek

Since I mentioned remittances earlier, here is a sneak peek of the diaspora financial inflows to Sub-Saharan Africa below. For the inflows-minded, the figures may also arouse your interest as we talk of diaspora-friendly policies and strategies later.

Remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa

Remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa accelerated 11.4% to $38 billion in 2017…The largest remittance recipients were Nigeria ($21.9 billion), Senegal ($2.2 billion), and Ghana ($2.2 billion). The region is host to several countries where remittances are a significant share of gross domestic product, including Liberia (27 per cent), The Gambia (21%), and Comoros (21%). In 2018, remittances to the region are expected to grow 7% to $41 billion.

Source: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2018/04/23/record-high-remittances-to-low-and-middle-income-countries-in-2017

Kenya & Tanzania Remittance Inflows

Kenya Annual Remittance Inflow

2017 - $ 1.811billion

2016 - $ 1.739billion

Remittances as % of GDP for 2017: 2.4%

Source: World Bank - https://www.knomad.org/data/remittances?tid%5B154%5D=154

Tanzania Annual Remittance Inflow

2017 - $ 433million

2016 - $ 411million

Remittances as % of GDP for 2017: 0.8%

Source: World Bank https://www.knomad.org/data/remittances?page=23

It is my hope that the dot points I provide below are understood as both strategies that extend rights to diaspora populations, and also these ideas are also about running modern economies supported by flexible and skilled labour force in this globalised world. There are many positive lessons to draw from.

Kenya’s Dual Citizenship

Kenya legally approved dual citizenship in 2011, a change enshrined in the new constitution
Kenya legally approved dual citizenship in 2011, a change enshrined in the new constitution
If one of your parents is Kenyan you are automatically regarded as Kenyan by birth even if born in another country
Kenyan dual citizens no longer require a visa when they enter Kenya regardless of the passport used for entry
Source: http://www.kenyaembassyspain.es/diaspora-citizen-registration/
Kenyan citizens are now also eligible to vote even if residing oversea

Source: https://www.awmagazine.org/the-letter-kenyans-in-diaspora-ignored-in-2012-addressing-current-dual-citizenship-concerns/

Australia

The Australian Government highlights the following about its citizenship:

“Many Australians are citizens of 2 or more countries”
Australia permits its citizens to hold an Australian passport and a passport of a foreign country where eligible
If your parent lost the Australian citizenship, as a person descended from a former Australian citizen, you can still acquire an Australian citizenship

Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/child-of-former-australian-citizens

It is also common knowledge that

Australian citizenship may improve chances of accessing government jobs.
Australian dual citizens when in need can access the social security system and public hospitals, Medicare-funded doctor services, pathology and imaging tests, and prescribed medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Australia largely relies on selective skilled migration to maintain desired population levels (net growth from child birth is lower compared to net migration).

Also, note that:

New Zealand citizens are allowed to enter Australia “to visit, study, stay and work as long as you remain a New Zealand citizen” under a special visa classification 444 granted on arrival. The only restriction applies to those with serious criminal convictions or health issues such as untreated active TB.

Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/special-category-visa-subclass-444#Eligibility

New Zealand citizens are also eligible to apply for permanent residency which makes them eligible for some government benefits
Australia also facilitates a Pacific Labour Scheme allowing workers to enter Australia and take up low and semi-skilled jobs. This includes applicants from Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Income generated through this scheme is “life changing”. It enables workers to “pay for their kids’ education, start a small business or build a house”.

Sources:

https://www.employment.gov.au/news/prime-minister-announces-measures-increase-access-seasonal-worker-programme

https://dfat.gov.au/geo/pacific/engagement/Documents/pacific-labour-scheme.pdf

Gleaning through the Australian model may give you an idea about ways that a country embeds flexibility about who it wishes to enter the country and participate in economic activities for the mutual benefit of all sides. Info below quoted verbatim from government source:

Working in Australia

If you want to come to Australia to work you will need a visa that suits the work you intend to do.

We have work visas for:

· skilled workers

· people participating in specific activities

· working holiday makers

· highly specialised workers

· trainees, short term

· experienced business people

· investors

· Australia's offshore oil and gas industry

If you need a sponsor to be eligible for the grant of a work visa you can find a sponsor yourself, or you can put in an expression of interest using SkillSelect.

Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/overview

More info on these sites:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/work-rights-and-exploitation

China & the Chinese Diaspora

I googled these points from the South China Morning Post:

Foreigners of Chinese origin now are permitted to a visa that allows them “to stay in China for five years or enter the country multiple times over that period”
This five-year visa is permitted to Chinese citizens who hold foreign citizenship and their descendants.
Also, this five-year visa is permitted to those with one or two parents that are ethnically Chinese, or grandparents or ancestor who was once upon a time was a Chinese citizen in any past generations.
Before, ethnic Chinese outside China were only eligible for a “one-year multiple-entry visa”
For the Chinese authorities, this is one way of enabling the Chinese diaspora to “participate in China’s economic development”

Source: Ethnic Chinese and want to live in China? Find out if you qualify for new five-year visa, South China Morning Post, 29 Jan, 2018. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2131030/ethnic-chinese-and-want-live-china-find-out-if-you-qualify-new

Italian Citizenship

Italian citizenship is determined by “right of blood” (Jus sanguinis in Latin)

It means regardless where you were born whether in Italy or overseas, you have the right to Italian citizenship if one or both of your parents are citizens of Italy
Also in principle it recognises citizenship rights of people whose past ancestors descended from Italy. It embraces the “Right to Return” as per Universal Declaration of Human Rights. [For more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_of_return]
Italian citizenship “By birth in Italy to stateless parents, to unknown parents, or to parents who cannot transmit their nationality to their children”
Italian citizenship is automatically acquired through marriage to an Italian national
Analysts say in practice, not every ethnic Italian in diaspora exercise these rights to massive Italian descendants in diaspora whose numbers exceed people in Italy.
But here is a point of interest: the Italian diaspora citizenship right has enabled many ethnic Italians from Latin America to migrate to EU countries like Spain by virtue of their Italian ancestry.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_nationality_law

EU Citizenship

In addition to country-specific citizenship rights, nationals of EU countries have a:

Choice to move around and live anywhere in the EU zone
Choice to work anywhere in the EU zone
“EU citizens are also free to trade and transport goods, services and capital through EU borders, as in a national market, with no restrictions on capital movements or fees” https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=LEGISSUM:l33152
Nationals of non-EU countries of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein (European Economic Area – EEA) have a “right of free movement and residence across the European Economic Area, as long as they are not an undue burden on the country of residence and have comprehensive health insurance…This right also extends to [their] close family members that are not EEA citizens”
These EEA (non-EU) nationals become permanent residents after five years of living in the EU zone

Source:

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=LEGISSUM:a12000

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=LEGISSUM:l33152

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_movement_for_workers_in_the_European_Union

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens%E2%80%99_Rights_Directive

Some Key Points

The idea of ‘right of blood’ allows a broader capture of diaspora populations such as descendants, etc.
A focus on who holds a currently renewed passport significantly limits understanding the numbers of African populations living in diaspora
Broadening the definition of who is defined as an African in diaspora is also likely to help increase remittance inflows and economic activity by diaspora populations because increased rights increases confidence in undertaking economic activity.
Draw lessons from African countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana that seem strategically positioned to attract greater diaspora financial remittances – that is, their citizenship frameworks align with remittance objective
Observe ways that many Western countries including Australia leverages labour migration globally, regionally, and they structures citizenship rights and those of permanent and temporary persons alongside economic objectives
Observe the flexible labour movement (working people) between countries such as Australia and New Zealand
EU citizens are also free to trade and transport goods, services and capital through EU borders
Observe the flexible labour movement involving the EU and non-EU countries of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, etc.
For the international development minded, take a look at the Australia’s regional arrangements with Pacific nations and Timor-Leste allowing citizens of the Pacific Islands to work in Australia for up to three years supporting improve economic security
The revised Chinese approach is also instructive in that ethnic Chinese and descendants from foreign lands are enabled enter the country and stay for five years to pursue their economic interest as part of developing China.
The Ethiopian Origin ID Card valid for five years is also interesting in that it targets Ethiopians who have taken up foreign citizenship. Presumably the Ethiopian diaspora to pursue economic and social activities in Ethiopia without constraints
Central to most of those embracing either dual citizenship or some of diaspora rights, is the idea that the environment is created to ensure people move freely, pursue economic activities, deliver services and move capital
Recognise importance of future global networks and skills from 2^nd and 3^rd Generation descendants
Note that study and skilled migration is set to continue to produce children of mixed parentage.

It is my hope that these points are understood as both strategies that extend rights to diaspora populations, and also these ideas are connected to participating in modern economies in this globalised world. There is much that can be drawn upon, adapted or adopted.

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