If governments maintain attitudes and policies that favor short- term gain over sustainable long-term growth, they are unlikely to attract diasporas to invest in their countries. For example, when issuing diaspora bonds, governments cannot solely rely on “patriotic discounts” to raise sufficient capital to fuel development. Rather, they must assure and convince potential diaspora investors that their investments will produce positive returns and outcomes over the long term. Other possible options to attract investors would be to offer tax advantages for purchasers of diaspora bonds
