Diasporas’ engagement in the economic development of Armenia.

      Аннотация: The purpose of my research is to examine the key motivational factors that affect the decision of Diaspora to invest in Armenia. The central question of this research is: How the wide range of institutional differences, the small size of the Armenian economy, and a weak business environment influence Diaspora participation in homeland development. The research question was answered through the study of two cases of Diaspora - Armenia cooperation and a survey that was conducted among members of Diaspora communities. My analysis yielded some very interesting and important results.

Ключевые слова: diaspora, economic development, investment, Weak business environment, Armenia's economic development, Zvartnots International Airport, Eurnekian, UCO, Cascade Capital Holdings, business environment, Economic Cooperation, Eurasian Economic Union, Armenian Diaspora, homeland development