@article{oai:u-ryukyu.repo.nii.ac.jp:02010118,
 author = {宮内, 久光 and 仲本, いつ美 and Miyauchi, Hisamitsu and Nakamoto, Itsumi},
 issue = {7},
 journal = {移民研究, Immigration Studies},
 month = {Mar},
 note = {This study researched the organization WUB (Worldwide Uchinanchu Business Network), which was formed by Okinawan descent businessmen, and investigated WUB's activities, membership, features and function from its establishment until present day. The results are as follows. WUB was founded in Hawaii in 1997. As of 2011, there are 22 WUB chapters located in: Japan, Latin America, North America, Asia, and Europe, with various activities. WUB's history can be divided into three phases: the founding period (1997-1999), the development period (1999-2007), and the transition period (2008 - present). During the foundation period, the name of the association, board members, rules, and business plans were discussed. During the development period, international economic/business exchange/meetings were actively conducted at WUB worldwide conferences. Also, some WUB chapters created new businesses. During the transition period, WUB became involved with not just the business area, but also non- business areas, such as cultural activities and assisting in the development of young Okinawans. WUB members are in the business of: agriculture, manufacturing, the service industry, IT, foreign trade, etc. Therefore, WUB provides a platform for various kinds of business exchange and networking. WUB chapters hold meetings and business activities which build fellowship between members. Also, there is communication and business exchange between different chapters. However, there are small chapters which are not as active. Recognized functions of WUB include: (1) providing a connection between the Okinawa Prefectural Government and overseas Okinawans, (2) connecting Okinawan people all over the world mentally, spiritually, and culturally, (3) providing economic benefit via business exchange, (4) awarding WUB scholarships and other assistance and support, and (5) creating fellowship., 正誤表追加 : 2014年6月20日, 紀要論文},
 pages = {97--122},
 title = {グローバルに展開する沖縄県系人の組織的活動　－WUBを事例として－},
 year = {2011}
}