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Richard Bedford Population Studies Centre University of Waikato

This article explores the role of the Commonwealth in the development of the international education industry. It examines the challenges faced by education diasporas and questions the impact of competition for international students from Asia on Asian societies and economies. The article also discusses the positive aspects of offering opportunities for international students to transition from study permits to residency.

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Richard Bedford Population Studies Centre University of Waikato

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  1. Education diasporas: reflections on the role of the Commonwealth in the development of the international education industry Richard Bedford Population Studies Centre University of Waikato

  2. Themes • Haas Dellal’s challenge • An established Commonwealth agenda • Dimensions of an education diaspora • A shifting and complex landscape • Questions from Indian postgraduates

  3. Questions • Is the competition for international students from Asia necessarily working in the interests of Asian societies and their economies? • Is the offer of opportunities to transition from a study permit to residence a positive development as far as international students are concerned?

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