Economic Contributions of African Immigrants

July 25, 2020 Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie Reports, Research/Data Comments Off on Economic Contributions of African Immigrants

This report documents for the first time the economic contributions of African immigrants in Minnesota. It was the most extensive study surveying over 500 consumers and over 100 businesses across the diversity of African immigrants. It was funded by the McKnight Foundation, supported by Concordia University and was done in partnership with Gene Gelgelu of African Economic Development Solutions and a panel of community experts.

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Economist rooted in the experience of ALANA (African Latino Asian Native American) communities with expertise in economic development and cultural entrepreneurship. This site features research, policy analysis and data. My parallel site, www.culturaldestinations.org features the innovative strategies how cultural assets can create wealth and belonging as we work to "be" the Idea of America.
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