Team BLTQ Leung Chi Yung Wong Shun Yi Tan Wen Quan Ban Xi Yein

Diaspora Engagement Programme

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Mr. A
A fresh young graduate in Hong Kong Talented Ambitious Better quality of life
~ Large share of Diaspora Acquired Education Overseas (Malaysia Economic Monitor, 2011)

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Key Facts
more than 1 million Malaysians working overseas (conservative estimate)

1 in 10 skilled Malaysians leaves the country for an OECD country, twice the global average.

(Malaysia Economic Monitor, 2011)

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Brain Drain can be positive.

Skilled migrants maintain ties with countries of origin Gain exposure to better systems and best practices overseas, subsequently bringing back to home country Influencing educational decisions of youth

(Aaron Terrazas, Migration Policy Institute & USAID, August 2010)

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What is Brain Circulation?

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Students or workers go abroad to specialize and then return to their country of origin, drawing on the experience they have amassed to secure more advantageous employment conditions.

(International movements of the highly skilled, OECD)

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Highly educated employed Malaysians living in OECD countries

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120
100 80 60 40 20 0 2000 2005/2006 (Connecting with Emmigrants, OECD iLibrary)
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How do Malaysians working abroad perceive the idea of working in home country?

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Career goals met through migration.

Observation: 80% agree Analysis: Job satisfaction is higher overseas

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I belong to Malaysia.
Observation: 46% agree

Analysis: Sense of belonging and attachment

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But I am uncertain for my future.

Observation: 44% not sure Analysis: Uncertainty Salary and career prospects are main factors

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I may not want to return.

Emotional Attachment

Skills & Expertise

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Mr. A
After 10 years Highly skilled professional Passionate to contribute Wants a challenge Unwilling to have major upheavals in life

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DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

How does it work?

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Key Players
NGO
Overseas Malaysian Professionals

Government

SME

NPO

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Government is important.
Platform of Communication Monitor Programme Screen Companies Global Network

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Programme Characteristics
Flexibility

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ProjectBased

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Eventual economic growth

Short term Medium term Long term

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Independence and Innovation

Transformation

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Huge potential. Get Malaysians hooked.

Small commitments

Continuous involvement

Stay/Come back to Malaysia

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Existing Diaspora Programmes

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International Executive Service Corps (IESC)

Over 25,000 technical and managerial assistance consultancies in 130 countries

8,500 volunteer experts

Project: partnered with USAIDs Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) for technical assistance and mentoring in Ethiopian businesses

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International Organization for Migration (IOM) Project: Migration for

Development in Africa Program (MIDA) In the 3rd phase, 160 volunteer missions: 49 in the DRC, 15 in Burundi, and 14 in Rwanda
Universities and higher education Ministry and public sector agencies NGOs Hospitals

Industries Involved

Private Sector

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Other Existing Organizations

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3 Takeaway Key Points

To leverage the effects of brain drain currently faced by Malaysia To promote awareness of overseas Malaysian talents To provide a platform for communication between Malaysian experts and local organizations (NGO, NPO, SME, etc.)

Bye La! Thank Q!

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Cost Examples
Scenario 1 [Wholly Government Subsidized] 1 person = RM 5,000 per month Estimate out of 1 million diasporas, 50 people per year 50 x 12months x RM 5,000 = RM 3,000,000 + Administrative Costs (RM 1MM to 2MM) = RM 4MM to 5MM per year
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Scenario 2 [Half subsidized by companies] 1 person = RM 5,000 per month Government subsidy = RM 2,500 per month Estimate out of 1 million diasporas, 50 people per year 50 x 12months x RM 2,500 = RM 1,500,000 + Administrative Costs (RM 1MM to 2MM) = RM 2.5MM to 3.5MM per year
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International Organization for Migration, 2005

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Does Malaysia have incentives for volunteering?

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Other Incentives
ASEAN countries exposure CSR boost image and reputation among Malaysians Increase labor supply for companies in Malaysia Understand Malaysia in deeper details

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