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3. Diaspora Financing
infoDev study
published in 2013
Based on the results of a survey
of 850 Caribbean diaspora
members
Key Findings
Willingness to invest
across the region
outside of home
country
Interest in investing in
non-traditional sectors
such as ICT
85%
would be
interested in
investing in
businesses back
home
However, only 13% of respondents have invested in a
Caribbean-based business
Major Obstacles
Lack of visibility into
deal flow
Complex regulatory
environment
Trusted local
investors/validators