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Dr. Otieno Ong'ayo (Antony) is a political scientist by training. His main research interests are in the areas of politics of development, migration and development, Diaspora transnationalism, diaspora politics, civic driven change, civil society state relations, digital citizenship, digital culture and society.
His current research at ISS examines the contribution of transnational practices of diaspora organizations to development in the countries of destination and origin (‘here and there’) at the local and national government levels). He is also involved in the Diaspora politics research within the research project- ‘Transnational political engagement of African Diaspora communities’ which examines how Diaspora communities have (self-) organised transnationally between various countries of residence to influence local policies. The project is linked to other research groups namely: Vital cities and citizenship; Civic Innovation Research Initiative (CIRI), Governance, Law and Social Justice.
Besides his research work, he is also involved in the supervision of master’s students in the Migration and Diversity MA track, Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies: Social Justice Perspectives (SJP)Major as well as Governance, and Agrarian, Food and Environmental Studies (AFES).
He obtained his PhD (Development Studies) from Tilburg University Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences), a master's degree in Political Science (cum laude) with a specialisation in Politics and Development, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (cum laude) from Stockholm University, Sweden. He undertook a postgraduate study in Management of Health and Psychosocial Services in the developing countries at Uppsala University Sweden and holds a Diploma in Labour Studies and Management (with distinction).
Prior to joining ISS, he has undertaken research in the fields of Migration and Development, Diaspora engagement and participation; Globalization, Accessibility, Innovation and Care (GAIC) (at Tilburg University, School of Humanities) and extensive fieldwork in China on China-Africa relations. His experience in migration and development policy research include an EU funded research project (DIASPEACE) focused on Diasporas and Peace building in the Horn of Africa countries of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia (2008-2009); A study on institutional building cooperation between African Diaspora organisations and Governments in their countries of origin covering five countries (UK, Ghana, Nigeria, Germany and USA (2009). Since May 2016 he sits in the Commission on Development Cooperation (COS) of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs to the Dutch Government (AIV). At the local government level, he has been involved in diaspora engagement policy initiatives in the municipality of The Hague on co-implementation of municipal policies on integration and participation within the initiative -Inclusive Policy-making based on Shared Solutions (Inclusieve Beleidsvorming op basis van Gedeelde Oplossingen)
He taught courses on The Changing World of International Relations and Human Rights at Amsterdam University College and a course on Digital Culture and Society at Tilburg University. He also taught theory and practice of development at the University College Utrecht. From 2013 he was adjunct lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Webster University, Leiden (teaching graduate courses on politics of development, African area Studies, International Relations, International Organisations and Social Science Research Methodology).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Diaspora organisations, transnational practices and development: Ghanaians in the Netherlands. Vianen: ProefschriftMaken [go to publisher's site]
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Standing in Two Worlds: Mobility and the Connectivity of Diaspora Communities. In M. van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans & K.A. Gebre-Egziabher (Eds.), Roaming Africa: Migration, Resilience and Social Protection (pp. 171-202). Bamenda: Langaa RPCIG
- M. Van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans, P. Nakazibwe, G. Van Stam & A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Black Holes in the Global Digital Landscape: The Fueling of Human Trafficking on the African Continent. In M. Van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans & A.G. Kinfe (Eds.), Mobile Africa: Human Trafficking and the Digital Divide (pp. 3-32). Bamenda: Langaa RPCIG
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019, maart 4). Migration and local governance: Reality, theory and practice: Local solutions for movement of refugees and migrants. The Hague, The Hague Academy Migration and Local Authorities.
- A.O. Ong'ayo & H. Hintjens (2019, maart 19). Rejected and destitute asylum seekers as actors: reflections on ongoing experiences and negotiating agency in the UK and the Netherlands. University of Oxford, Conference: Democratising Displacement.
- K. Biekart & A.O. Ong'ayo (2018). Diversity in the Dutch local elections. (blog). blISS - The ISS Blog on Global Development and Social Justice. (available: 6 Apr 2018).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018, november 7). How is regional protection being shaped and what are the critical issues? the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, The Hague, Committee on Trade and Development Cooperation of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018). Displacement and cross-border mobility in the Great Lakes region-re-thinking underlying factors and implications for regional management of migration. Africa Insight, 48 (1), 62-85. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-140b3ddb5e [go to publisher's site]
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018, juli 3). Diaspora Transnational Political Engagement and civic-driven change. Barcelona, 15th IMISCOE Annual Conference Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona.
- A.O. Ong'ayo, Y. Gedefaw, T. Ingati & J. Seh (2017). Inclusieve Beleidsvorming op basis van Gedeelde Oplossingen: Expertbijeenkomsten met Afrikaanse Gemeenschap in Den Haag [Inclusive Policy Making based on Shared Solutions: Expert meetings with African Community in The Hague]. (Extern rapport). The Hague: Gemeente Den Haag
- A.O. Ong'ayo, B.E. Norglo, M. Goris & R. Lie (2016). Public Participation of African. Diaspora Studies, 9 (2), 83-99. doi: 10.1080/09739572.2016.1183889
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2016). The Limited Influence of the Diaspora. In M. Van Reisen & K. Buck (Eds.), Eritrea: from Liberation to oppression (BLAUE REIHE, 19) (pp. 160-167). Hamburg: Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland
- A.O. Ong'ayo, M. Van Reisen, G. Van Stam, J. Van Dijk & H.T. Fulgencio (2016). mMoney Remittances: Contributing to the Quality of Rural Health Care. (Preprints). Ouagadougou: Africomm
- A.O. Ong'ayo & A. Akinyoade (2016). ASC-KDCN-VSO Kenya volunteer project : maximizing the value of the Kenyan diaspora. (nieuwsbrief). African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2016). Diaspora collective organizing and policy relevance in the EU member states. Analysis of Ghanaian organizations in the UK, Germany and Netherlands. (Preprints, Discussion Papers, no 200). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Development Potentials of Diasporas Collective organising - The case of Ghanaian Diaspora Organisations in the Netherlands. In A. Adepoju (Ed.), The Diaspora Decade: Some Perspectives on African Migration-Related Issues (pp. 46-80). Lagos: Network of Migration Research on Africa (NOMRA)
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Ageing and changing community dynamics in Africa. In M. Van Riesen (Ed.), Women’s leadership in peace building - Conflict, Community and Care (Women Studies) (pp. 83-96). Trenton, New Jersey: Africa World Press
- M. Kofi, R. Bukenya, R. Lie, E. Johannsen, B.E. Norglo, B. Fattah, A.O. Ong’ayo, M. Uzoigwe, G. Tsiwa, G. Straver, M. Goris & A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Public participation by the African diaspora. Moving beyond migration, integration and trade. The African diaspora perspective. (nieuwsbrief). Wageningen UR Wetenschapswinkel.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Diaspora transnational activities and home country regime conditions Obstacles to Eritrean diaspora contribution to local development in Eritrea. In M. Van Reisen & K. Buck (Eds.), “Eritrea – Von der Befreiung zur Unterdrückung” (Weltmission Heute, 78) (pp. 146-151). Hamburg: Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2014). How can the EU and member states foster development through diaspora organizations? The case of Ghanaian diaspora organizations in the Netherlands. (Preprints, Discussion papers, no 162). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2014). Diaspora engagement in a constricted political space: The case of Ethiopian diaspora organizations in the Netherland. (Preprints, Discussion papers, no 168). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2013). Linking Local actors in Migration and Development Strengthening Strategic Cooperation between Diaspora and Civil Society Institutions in Africa. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diaspora Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2013). Pan-Africanism and African renaissance. More questions than answers as the African Union celebrates 50 years. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka News. (available: 22 May 2013).
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J.O. Oucho & L.A. Oucho (2013). THE BIGGEST FISH IN THE SEA? Dynamic Kenyan labour migration in the East African Community. (Extern rapport). Brussels: ACP Observatory on Migration and International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2012). Electoral politics and transition in Kenya. The 2013 general elections as a tipping point. (nieuwsbrief). (available: 19 Dec 2012).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2012). Africa - Still a continent in drift in the 21st century? (nieuwsbrief). Diplomatist.
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandez (2012). Conceptualising Collective Learning and Knowledge Building in the context of migration and development. (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandes (2012). FROM COLLECTIVE LEARNING TO COMMON KNOWLEDGE IN MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT "Don't Miss the Boat". (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandes (2012). Transfer what you know’. The Practice of Knowledge Sharing in Migration and Development. (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2011). China-Africa Relations: the relevance of strategic engagement of African Civil Society organisations with China. In T. Dietz, K. Havnevik, M. Kaag & T. Oestigaard (Eds.), African Engagements, Africa Negotiating an Emerging Multipolar World (Africa-Europe Group for Interdisciplinary Studies, 7) (pp. 252-279). Leiden: Brill
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2010). Ethiopian diaspora organisations in the Netherlands’. In A. Warnecke (Ed.), Diaspora Networks in Europe Summary report of initial data collection on Somali, Ethiopian and Eritrean Diaspora Organisations in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom (pp. 78-89). Bonn: Bonn International Centre for Conversion
- A.O. Ong'ayo & S. Fransen (2010). Migration in Burundi: History, Current Trends and Future Prospects, Migration and Development Country Profiles. (Preprints). Maastricht: Maastricht Gradiate School of Governance
- A.O. Ong'ayo, H. Hohmeister & E. Koeb (2010). Prospects for a development friendly EU migration policy? In ODI, DIE, FRIDE and ECDPM (Ed.), New Challenges, New Beginnings Next Steps in European Development Cooperation (pp. 45-54). Maastricht: ODI, DIE, FRIDE and ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo & G. Sinatti (2010). Key indicators or criteria of “good practice” for constructive diaspora engagement. Discussion paper based on field work studies in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diasporta Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2010). Sino-African relations: reflections on civil society engagement. In S. Harneti-Sievers, N. Naidu & M. Stephens (Eds.), Chinese and African Perspectives on China in Africa (pp. 224-246). Oxford: Pambazuka Press
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2009). Hypocrisy and internal contradictions threatening to tear Kenya apart. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka news. (available: 2 Jul 2009).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2009). The Diaspora and local government natural partners. (nieuwsbrief). The Courier.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). The Post-Election Violence in Kenya, An overview of the underlying factors. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka News. (available: 14 Feb 2008).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). The Kenya case and media bias. (nieuwsbrief). (available: 22 Jan 2008).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). Political Instability in Africa, Where the problem lies. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diaspora Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). Power sharing and the implications for state restructuring in Kenya. (nieuwsbrief). Third World Resurgence.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Diaspora organisations, transnational practices and development: Ghanaians in the Netherlands. Vianen: ProefschriftMaken [go to publisher's site]
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Standing in Two Worlds: Mobility and the Connectivity of Diaspora Communities. In M. van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans & K.A. Gebre-Egziabher (Eds.), Roaming Africa: Migration, Resilience and Social Protection (pp. 171-202). Bamenda: Langaa RPCIG
- M. Van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans, P. Nakazibwe, G. Van Stam & A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Black Holes in the Global Digital Landscape: The Fueling of Human Trafficking on the African Continent. In M. Van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans & A.G. Kinfe (Eds.), Mobile Africa: Human Trafficking and the Digital Divide (pp. 3-32). Bamenda: Langaa RPCIG
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019, maart 4). Migration and local governance: Reality, theory and practice: Local solutions for movement of refugees and migrants. The Hague, The Hague Academy Migration and Local Authorities.
- A.O. Ong'ayo & H. Hintjens (2019, maart 19). Rejected and destitute asylum seekers as actors: reflections on ongoing experiences and negotiating agency in the UK and the Netherlands. University of Oxford, Conference: Democratising Displacement.
- K. Biekart & A.O. Ong'ayo (2018). Diversity in the Dutch local elections. (blog). blISS - The ISS Blog on Global Development and Social Justice. (available: 6 Apr 2018).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018, november 7). How is regional protection being shaped and what are the critical issues? the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, The Hague, Committee on Trade and Development Cooperation of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018). Displacement and cross-border mobility in the Great Lakes region-re-thinking underlying factors and implications for regional management of migration. Africa Insight, 48 (1), 62-85. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-140b3ddb5e [go to publisher's site]
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018, juli 3). Diaspora Transnational Political Engagement and civic-driven change. Barcelona, 15th IMISCOE Annual Conference Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona.
- A.O. Ong'ayo, Y. Gedefaw, T. Ingati & J. Seh (2017). Inclusieve Beleidsvorming op basis van Gedeelde Oplossingen: Expertbijeenkomsten met Afrikaanse Gemeenschap in Den Haag [Inclusive Policy Making based on Shared Solutions: Expert meetings with African Community in The Hague]. (Extern rapport). The Hague: Gemeente Den Haag
- A.O. Ong'ayo, B.E. Norglo, M. Goris & R. Lie (2016). Public Participation of African. Diaspora Studies, 9 (2), 83-99. doi: 10.1080/09739572.2016.1183889
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2016). The Limited Influence of the Diaspora. In M. Van Reisen & K. Buck (Eds.), Eritrea: from Liberation to oppression (BLAUE REIHE, 19) (pp. 160-167). Hamburg: Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland
- A.O. Ong'ayo, M. Van Reisen, G. Van Stam, J. Van Dijk & H.T. Fulgencio (2016). mMoney Remittances: Contributing to the Quality of Rural Health Care. (Preprints). Ouagadougou: Africomm
- A.O. Ong'ayo & A. Akinyoade (2016). ASC-KDCN-VSO Kenya volunteer project : maximizing the value of the Kenyan diaspora. (nieuwsbrief). African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2016). Diaspora collective organizing and policy relevance in the EU member states. Analysis of Ghanaian organizations in the UK, Germany and Netherlands. (Preprints, Discussion Papers, no 200). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Development Potentials of Diasporas Collective organising - The case of Ghanaian Diaspora Organisations in the Netherlands. In A. Adepoju (Ed.), The Diaspora Decade: Some Perspectives on African Migration-Related Issues (pp. 46-80). Lagos: Network of Migration Research on Africa (NOMRA)
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Ageing and changing community dynamics in Africa. In M. Van Riesen (Ed.), Women’s leadership in peace building - Conflict, Community and Care (Women Studies) (pp. 83-96). Trenton, New Jersey: Africa World Press
- M. Kofi, R. Bukenya, R. Lie, E. Johannsen, B.E. Norglo, B. Fattah, A.O. Ong’ayo, M. Uzoigwe, G. Tsiwa, G. Straver, M. Goris & A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Public participation by the African diaspora. Moving beyond migration, integration and trade. The African diaspora perspective. (nieuwsbrief). Wageningen UR Wetenschapswinkel.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Diaspora transnational activities and home country regime conditions Obstacles to Eritrean diaspora contribution to local development in Eritrea. In M. Van Reisen & K. Buck (Eds.), “Eritrea – Von der Befreiung zur Unterdrückung” (Weltmission Heute, 78) (pp. 146-151). Hamburg: Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2014). How can the EU and member states foster development through diaspora organizations? The case of Ghanaian diaspora organizations in the Netherlands. (Preprints, Discussion papers, no 162). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2014). Diaspora engagement in a constricted political space: The case of Ethiopian diaspora organizations in the Netherland. (Preprints, Discussion papers, no 168). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2013). Linking Local actors in Migration and Development Strengthening Strategic Cooperation between Diaspora and Civil Society Institutions in Africa. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diaspora Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2013). Pan-Africanism and African renaissance. More questions than answers as the African Union celebrates 50 years. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka News. (available: 22 May 2013).
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J.O. Oucho & L.A. Oucho (2013). THE BIGGEST FISH IN THE SEA? Dynamic Kenyan labour migration in the East African Community. (Extern rapport). Brussels: ACP Observatory on Migration and International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2012). Electoral politics and transition in Kenya. The 2013 general elections as a tipping point. (nieuwsbrief). (available: 19 Dec 2012).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2012). Africa - Still a continent in drift in the 21st century? (nieuwsbrief). Diplomatist.
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandez (2012). Conceptualising Collective Learning and Knowledge Building in the context of migration and development. (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandes (2012). FROM COLLECTIVE LEARNING TO COMMON KNOWLEDGE IN MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT "Don't Miss the Boat". (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandes (2012). Transfer what you know’. The Practice of Knowledge Sharing in Migration and Development. (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2011). China-Africa Relations: the relevance of strategic engagement of African Civil Society organisations with China. In T. Dietz, K. Havnevik, M. Kaag & T. Oestigaard (Eds.), African Engagements, Africa Negotiating an Emerging Multipolar World (Africa-Europe Group for Interdisciplinary Studies, 7) (pp. 252-279). Leiden: Brill
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2010). Ethiopian diaspora organisations in the Netherlands’. In A. Warnecke (Ed.), Diaspora Networks in Europe Summary report of initial data collection on Somali, Ethiopian and Eritrean Diaspora Organisations in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom (pp. 78-89). Bonn: Bonn International Centre for Conversion
- A.O. Ong'ayo & S. Fransen (2010). Migration in Burundi: History, Current Trends and Future Prospects, Migration and Development Country Profiles. (Preprints). Maastricht: Maastricht Gradiate School of Governance
- A.O. Ong'ayo, H. Hohmeister & E. Koeb (2010). Prospects for a development friendly EU migration policy? In ODI, DIE, FRIDE and ECDPM (Ed.), New Challenges, New Beginnings Next Steps in European Development Cooperation (pp. 45-54). Maastricht: ODI, DIE, FRIDE and ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo & G. Sinatti (2010). Key indicators or criteria of “good practice” for constructive diaspora engagement. Discussion paper based on field work studies in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diasporta Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2010). Sino-African relations: reflections on civil society engagement. In S. Harneti-Sievers, N. Naidu & M. Stephens (Eds.), Chinese and African Perspectives on China in Africa (pp. 224-246). Oxford: Pambazuka Press
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2009). Hypocrisy and internal contradictions threatening to tear Kenya apart. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka news. (available: 2 Jul 2009).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2009). The Diaspora and local government natural partners. (nieuwsbrief). The Courier.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). The Post-Election Violence in Kenya, An overview of the underlying factors. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka News. (available: 14 Feb 2008).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). The Kenya case and media bias. (nieuwsbrief). (available: 22 Jan 2008).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). Political Instability in Africa, Where the problem lies. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diaspora Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). Power sharing and the implications for state restructuring in Kenya. (nieuwsbrief). Third World Resurgence.
- M. van Reisen, M. Stokmans, M. Mawere, M. Basajja, A.O. Ong'ayo, P. Nakazibwe, C. Kirkpatrick & K. Chindoza (2020). FAIR Practices in Africa. Data Intelligence, 2 (1-2), 246-256. doi: 10.1162/dint_a_00047
- M. van Reisen, M. Stokmans, M. Basajja, A.O. Ong'ayo, C. Kirkpatrick & B. Mons (2020). Towards the tipping point of FAIR implementation. Data Intelligence, 2 (1-2), 264-275. doi: 10.1162/dint_a_00049
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Diaspora’s Civic Agency and Participation: Inclusive Policy-Making and Common Solutions in a Dutch Municipality. Social Inclusion, 7 (4), 152-163. doi: 10.17645/si.v7i4.2379
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018). Displacement and cross-border mobility in the Great Lakes region-re-thinking underlying factors and implications for regional management of migration. Africa Insight, 48 (1), 62-85. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-140b3ddb5e [go to publisher's site]
- A.O. Ong'ayo, B.E. Norglo, M. Goris & R. Lie (2016). Public Participation of African. Diaspora Studies, 9 (2), 83-99. doi: 10.1080/09739572.2016.1183889
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Diaspora organisations, transnational practices and development: Ghanaians in the Netherlands. Vianen: ProefschriftMaken [go to publisher's site]
- M. Van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans, P. Nakazibwe, G. Van Stam & A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Black Holes in the Global Digital Landscape: The Fueling of Human Trafficking on the African Continent. In M. Van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans & A.G. Kinfe (Eds.), Mobile Africa: Human Trafficking and the Digital Divide (pp. 3-32). Bamenda: Langaa RPCIG
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019). Standing in Two Worlds: Mobility and the Connectivity of Diaspora Communities. In M. van Reisen, M. Mawere, M. Stokmans & K.A. Gebre-Egziabher (Eds.), Roaming Africa: Migration, Resilience and Social Protection (pp. 171-202). Bamenda: Langaa RPCIG
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Ageing and changing community dynamics in Africa. In M. Van Riesen (Ed.), Women’s leadership in peace building - Conflict, Community and Care (Women Studies) (pp. 83-96). Trenton, New Jersey: Africa World Press
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Development Potentials of Diasporas Collective organising - The case of Ghanaian Diaspora Organisations in the Netherlands. In A. Adepoju (Ed.), The Diaspora Decade: Some Perspectives on African Migration-Related Issues (pp. 46-80). Lagos: Network of Migration Research on Africa (NOMRA)
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2011). China-Africa Relations: the relevance of strategic engagement of African Civil Society organisations with China. In T. Dietz, K. Havnevik, M. Kaag & T. Oestigaard (Eds.), African Engagements, Africa Negotiating an Emerging Multipolar World (Africa-Europe Group for Interdisciplinary Studies, 7) (pp. 252-279). Leiden: Brill
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2010). Ethiopian diaspora organisations in the Netherlands’. In A. Warnecke (Ed.), Diaspora Networks in Europe Summary report of initial data collection on Somali, Ethiopian and Eritrean Diaspora Organisations in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom (pp. 78-89). Bonn: Bonn International Centre for Conversion
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2010). Sino-African relations: reflections on civil society engagement. In S. Harneti-Sievers, N. Naidu & M. Stephens (Eds.), Chinese and African Perspectives on China in Africa (pp. 224-246). Oxford: Pambazuka Press
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2016). The Limited Influence of the Diaspora. In M. Van Reisen & K. Buck (Eds.), Eritrea: from Liberation to oppression (BLAUE REIHE, 19) (pp. 160-167). Hamburg: Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Diaspora transnational activities and home country regime conditions Obstacles to Eritrean diaspora contribution to local development in Eritrea. In M. Van Reisen & K. Buck (Eds.), “Eritrea – Von der Befreiung zur Unterdrückung” (Weltmission Heute, 78) (pp. 146-151). Hamburg: Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland
- A.O. Ong'ayo, H. Hohmeister & E. Koeb (2010). Prospects for a development friendly EU migration policy? In ODI, DIE, FRIDE and ECDPM (Ed.), New Challenges, New Beginnings Next Steps in European Development Cooperation (pp. 45-54). Maastricht: ODI, DIE, FRIDE and ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2016). Diaspora collective organizing and policy relevance in the EU member states. Analysis of Ghanaian organizations in the UK, Germany and Netherlands. (Preprints, Discussion Papers, no 200). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo, M. Van Reisen, G. Van Stam, J. Van Dijk & H.T. Fulgencio (2016). mMoney Remittances: Contributing to the Quality of Rural Health Care. (Preprints). Ouagadougou: Africomm
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2014). How can the EU and member states foster development through diaspora organizations? The case of Ghanaian diaspora organizations in the Netherlands. (Preprints, Discussion papers, no 162). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2014). Diaspora engagement in a constricted political space: The case of Ethiopian diaspora organizations in the Netherland. (Preprints, Discussion papers, no 168). Maastricht: ECDPM
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2013). Linking Local actors in Migration and Development Strengthening Strategic Cooperation between Diaspora and Civil Society Institutions in Africa. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diaspora Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J.O. Oucho & L.A. Oucho (2013). THE BIGGEST FISH IN THE SEA? Dynamic Kenyan labour migration in the East African Community. (Extern rapport). Brussels: ACP Observatory on Migration and International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandes (2012). Transfer what you know’. The Practice of Knowledge Sharing in Migration and Development. (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandes (2012). FROM COLLECTIVE LEARNING TO COMMON KNOWLEDGE IN MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT "Don't Miss the Boat". (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo, J. Seh, D. De Winter & B. Fernandez (2012). Conceptualising Collective Learning and Knowledge Building in the context of migration and development. (Preprints, Thematic Learning Programmes (TLPs) Human mobility and Remittances for Development). The Hague: PSO
- A.O. Ong'ayo & G. Sinatti (2010). Key indicators or criteria of “good practice” for constructive diaspora engagement. Discussion paper based on field work studies in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diasporta Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo & S. Fransen (2010). Migration in Burundi: History, Current Trends and Future Prospects, Migration and Development Country Profiles. (Preprints). Maastricht: Maastricht Gradiate School of Governance
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). Political Instability in Africa, Where the problem lies. (Preprints). The Hague: African Diaspora Policy Centre
- A.O. Ong'ayo, Y. Gedefaw, T. Ingati & J. Seh (2017). Inclusieve Beleidsvorming op basis van Gedeelde Oplossingen: Expertbijeenkomsten met Afrikaanse Gemeenschap in Den Haag [Inclusive Policy Making based on Shared Solutions: Expert meetings with African Community in The Hague]. (Extern rapport). The Hague: Gemeente Den Haag
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2010, december 15). China-Africa Relations - A review of the civil society - academic dialogue process 2007-2010. PERSPECTIVES ON EMERGING POWERS IN AFRICA. . Retrieved Jul 14, 2020, from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265598575_China-Africa_Relations_-_A_review_of_the_civil_society_-_academic_dialogue_process_2007-2010 doi: 10.13140/2.1.3633.6006
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2020, december 3). Migration & Covid-19: Impact migration aspirations in the African context. Leiden University, The Hague, Guest Lecture: Africa Committee Leiden University The Hague Campus.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2020, juli 6). Acceptance of Digital Tools for Health Access from a governance perspective: The case of Kenya and Ghana. Leiden, GAIC seminar: Findable, Accessibile, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) Data in the context of COVID-19.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2020, maart 9). Digital Governance: The role of political, institutional and policy context. The Hague, GAIC /ISS seminar: FAIR Data and open Science Cloud: Implications for research, knowledge sharing, governance and practice.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2020, juni 11). Digital participation and citizenship. A pillar to Leaving No One Behind. Amsterdam, Partos – Platform: Leave No One Behind.
- A.O. Ong'ayo & H. Hintjens (2019, maart 19). Rejected and destitute asylum seekers as actors: reflections on ongoing experiences and negotiating agency in the UK and the Netherlands. University of Oxford, Conference: Democratising Displacement.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2019, maart 4). Migration and local governance: Reality, theory and practice: Local solutions for movement of refugees and migrants. The Hague, The Hague Academy Migration and Local Authorities.
- A.O. Ong'ayo & K. Biekart (2018, juli 10). CDC and African diaspora communities in The Hague. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 13th International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) conference.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018, november 7). How is regional protection being shaped and what are the critical issues? the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, The Hague, Committee on Trade and Development Cooperation of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2018, juli 3). Diaspora Transnational Political Engagement and civic-driven change. Barcelona, 15th IMISCOE Annual Conference Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2017, mei 15). Remittance-linked financial products to leverage remittances for Investment/development. Geneva, Conference on Diaspora Engagement Forum - AIR-DEF 2017.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2017, februari 2). African migration to and from Europe: Rethinking circular migration. University of Oxford, University of Oxford International Migration Institute (IMI) Hilary 2017 seminar series.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2017, februari 21). Root causes of migration in Sub-Sahara Africa. Utrecht, Seminar: ‘Before the Mediterranean'. Dutch United Nations Students Association (DUNSA) -SIB-Utrecht.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2017, november 10). Peacebuilding from a gender and development perspective. International Institute for Social Science (ISS) The Hague, Annual Great Lakes Region Diaspora, The Hague Peace Project.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2016, juni 30). The impact of large-scale investments, rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development on internal mobility dynamics in Kenya. Utrecht, LandAc conference, Linking the Rural and Violent Urbanisation.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2016, juni 26). Contribution of remittances to the SDGs. Conference on Critical Perspectives on Governing by Sustainable Development Goals. University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Financing the SDGs confernce.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015, april 23). Diaspora engagement in a constricted political space: The case of Ethiopian diaspora organisations in the Netherlands. European Parliament Brussels, Conference on Cartoon Democracy - Authoritarian Rule and Elections in Ethiopia.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015, oktober 31). Diasporas and development. The role of organisations, transnational linkages and mobilisation. The Hague, 10th Founding Anniversary of BASUG Conference.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015, november 7). Perspective on Chinese investments in Africa; Session China and Africa. KIT Amsterdam, Afrika Dag.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2015, november 19). China-Africa relations: challenges and opportunities in the context of multipolarity. Amsterdam, Course The Changing World of International Relations. Amsterdam University College.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2014, maart 31). Labour migration policy for Europe and developing countries. KIT Amsterdam, Africa Day - Africa and International Development Corporation KIT Amsterdam.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2013, februari 8). Rights of Refugees and the UN Human Rights Council. Utrecht University College, Conference “A Brave New World – Its Time for Africa” University College Utrecht.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2011, augustus 10). Migration and Development in Kenya: Leveraging the development potentials of migration through appropriate policies and institutional frameworks. Embassy of the Republic of Kenya The Hague, Parliamentary Defense and Foreign Relations Committee meeting with Kenyan Diaspora in The Netherlands.
- A.O. Ong'ayo & A. Akinyoade (2016). ASC-KDCN-VSO Kenya volunteer project : maximizing the value of the Kenyan diaspora. (nieuwsbrief). African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). Power sharing and the implications for state restructuring in Kenya. (nieuwsbrief). Third World Resurgence.
- M. Kofi, R. Bukenya, R. Lie, E. Johannsen, B.E. Norglo, B. Fattah, A.O. Ong’ayo, M. Uzoigwe, G. Tsiwa, G. Straver, M. Goris & A.O. Ong'ayo (2015). Public participation by the African diaspora. Moving beyond migration, integration and trade. The African diaspora perspective. (nieuwsbrief). Wageningen UR Wetenschapswinkel.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2013). Pan-Africanism and African renaissance. More questions than answers as the African Union celebrates 50 years. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka News. (available: 22 May 2013).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2012). Africa - Still a continent in drift in the 21st century? (nieuwsbrief). Diplomatist.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2009). Hypocrisy and internal contradictions threatening to tear Kenya apart. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka news. (available: 2 Jul 2009).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2009). The Diaspora and local government natural partners. (nieuwsbrief). The Courier.
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). The Kenya case and media bias. (nieuwsbrief). (available: 22 Jan 2008).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2008). The Post-Election Violence in Kenya, An overview of the underlying factors. (nieuwsbrief). Pambazuka News. (available: 14 Feb 2008).
- K. Biekart & A.O. Ong'ayo (2018). Diversity in the Dutch local elections. (blog). blISS - The ISS Blog on Global Development and Social Justice. (available: 6 Apr 2018).
- A.O. Ong'ayo (2012). Electoral politics and transition in Kenya. The 2013 general elections as a tipping point. (nieuwsbrief). (available: 19 Dec 2012).
3105 Research Paper Preparation
- Title
- 3105 Research Paper Preparation
- Year
- 2020
5401 Research Paper
- Title
- 5401 Research Paper
- Year
- 2020
Academic Researcher
- University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- School
- International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
- Department
- Academic staff unit
- Telephone
- 0704260588
Globalization, Accessibility, Innovation and Care (GAIC : Tilburg University, School of Humanities.
- Role
- Associate researcher
- Start date approval
- Jan/2013
Commission on Development Cooperation (COS) of the Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV)
- Role
- Member
- Start date approval
- Jan/2016
Justice and Peace Netherlands (Justitia et Pax Nederland)
- Role
- Member of the advisory board
- Start date approval
- Feb/2018
Vital Cities and Citizens
- Additional Information
- Affiliated to the VCC program (www.eur.nl/en/research/erasmus- initiatives/vital- cities-and-citizens).
- Role
- Researcher
- Start date approval
- Jan/2019