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Martina Castiglioni

Diaspora Climate Champions Leading on Climate Action

 
Annie Yunxian Jiang

IDIASPORA NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 6 - APRIL 2024

In this sixth edition of the newsletter, you will discover that iDiaspora, representing IOM, has been selected to participate in the inaugural UN Pulse Accelerator cohort. The newsletter also featured global news in Georgia, the Philippines, Somalia, on diaspora engagement in both humanitarian and development settings.
Martina Castiglioni

Diaspora 4 Climate Action (D4C) Newlsletter #1

This is the first quarterly Newsletter for the Diaspora 4 Climate Action (D4C) project. It summarises the achievements and progress made during the first three months of project implementation (January-March 2023) and includes hyperlinks to some of the media content produced. The D4C Newsletter is primarily meant to inform and regularly update D4C stakeholders on the progress of the project.
Veronica Uribe-Kessler

UNGA77 SIDE EVENT ABOUT DIASPORA

Panelists highlighted the significance of diaspora contributions and dynamic responses to humanitarianism, development, and peace.
GDC

A Logo for the Global Diaspora - Call for Design Submissions

The Global Diaspora Confederation needs your help to redesign our logo in a way that demonstrates the positive values and challenges of the global diaspora. We would like to invite you to share one or two logo designs with us, either done by hand, colored on paper, sketched on computer or described in a few sentences (telling us which shapes to include and why), by 31st…
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Call for abstracts: Times and temporalities of migrant transnationalism

For a series of panels at the 2022 IMISCOE conference we invite papers that address migrant transnationalism with analytical perspectives on time and temporalities. Submit an abstract of between 200 and 250 words by 1 December 2021. The conference takes place in Oslo, Norway, from 29 June to 1 July 2022. Participation can be either physical or virtual.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Call for papers: Diaspora Studies

Call for papers - Nov 1st, 2021
ADEPT

Study on African diaspora organisations' engagement in local development - Survey

ADEPT has recently launched a study on the engagement of African diaspora organisations in local development of the African continent.
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Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Diagnóstico sobre la participación de la diáspora paraguaya como agente de desarrollo sostenible

La emigración de paraguayos y paraguayas ha sido una constante desde épocas tempranas de
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Diaspora Dynamics: Advancing Partnerships for Regular Pathways

Diasporas are key partners in enhancing regular migration pathways, providing responsiveness, support, and influence. Their contributions, often ad hoc, need greater institutional support at national and international levels to reach full potential. Recognizing diasporas as genuine partners allows them to negotiate, advocate, and deliver solutions for their communities throughout the migration cycle.
Annie Yunxian Jiang

IDIASPORA NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 7 - AUGUST 2024

In this seventh edition of the newsletter, you will find a spotlight on the Diaspora 4 Climate Action project, the “Diaspora as Agents of Development” workshop for El Salvador government officials and stakeholders, as well as a series of events focused on diaspora engagement across Europe and the United States.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

iDiaspora Journal: My insights and reflections on diaspora engagement

The iDiaspora Journal: Reflections on Diaspora Engagement is a unique tool to reflect deeply on the impact and potential of global diaspora communities. Designed as a personal and introspective journey, this journal will guide readers in understanding how diasporas contribute to both their host and home societies, enhancing the global dynamism and promise of migration.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Public Sector Synergies, Private Sector Alliances, and Diaspora to Diaspora Collaboration

Public Sector Synergies, Private Sector Alliances, and Diaspora to Diaspora Collaboration
Martina Castiglioni

Diaspora 4 Climate Action Research Brief: the opportunities and challenges of engaging the diaspora in climate action

In response to large knowledge and research gaps regarding the potential of diaspora involvement in climate  action the D4C project has produced a multi-country case study analysing the potential, challenges, and  opportunities for diaspora engagement in climate action.  This research brief summarises the key findings and recommendation from the data collection in Bangladesh, Ghana, Jamaica and the UK.  
Annie Yunxian Jiang

Advocacy Toolkit for Diaspora Organizations

The Danish Refugee Council engages civil society actors rooted in and/or with direct ties to the Global South, and therefore considers diaspora transnational civil society actors an integral part of the civil society they work with. This toolkit – part of a broader series of toolkits – have been developed to offer practical guidance to diaspora actors in different areas: (1) Diaspora Fundraising, (2) Community Outreach (3) Networking and Alliances Building and (4) Advocacy.
Daphne Henning

Framework for Diaspora Engagement: Philippines Case Study (Fact Sheet)

As part of Phase III of the Framework for Diaspora Engagement in Humanitarian Assistance, a series of case studies were developed on the different contexts in which the Framework has been piloted or implemented.  This Fact Sheet outlines the key points from the Philippines case study (publication pending).
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
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iDiaspora Stories - Ms. Mónica Sofia Duarte

Meet Mónica Sofia Duarte, a dedicated diaspora leader making a meaningful impact in Cabo Verde
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
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Global Diaspora Policy Alliance: New Diaspora Initiative Set to Drive Collaborative Solutions for Sustainable Development

Sal, 13 September – In a call for bold and collaborative action, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), together with the Government of Cabo Verde, has successfully launched the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA). This new initiative, launched during the International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement, is poised to leverage the…
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
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Panel III: Emerging Forces: Diaspora Youth and Women's Unique Talent and Drive

Conference Background The International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement is to bring together the supporters of the Dublin Declaration to glean insights from leading-edge practices in diaspora engagement. Additionally, the conference seeks to inaugurate the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance. This alliance is envisioned as a pivotal foundation for crafting…
Annie Yunxian Jiang
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Panel V: Multistakeholder Dialogue: Diaspora Members and Private Sector Partners

Conference Background The International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement is to bring together the supporters of the Dublin Declaration to glean insights from leading-edge practices in diaspora engagement. Additionally, the conference seeks to inaugurate the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance. This alliance is envisioned as a pivotal foundation for crafting the…
Annie Yunxian Jiang
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Panel IV: Blue & Green Innovators and Investors: Diaspora Driving Sustainable Solutions

conference background The International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement is to bring together the supporters of the Dublin Declaration to glean insights from leading-edge practices in diaspora engagement. Additionally, the conference seeks to inaugurate the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance. This alliance is envisioned as a pivotal foundation for crafting…
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
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Panel II: Transnational Solutions in Health: Concrete Results for Development

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Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
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Panel I: Building Bridges: Diaspora Partnerships, Governance and Ecosystems 

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Annie Yunxian Jiang
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International Conference: Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement

In 2022, against the backdrop of the upcoming International Migration Forum Review (IMRF) organized in the framework of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) partnered with the Government of Ireland and