Experts explain how diasporas can act as bridges between two nations, to strengthening global partnerships.   In this short video series, academics, diaspora members and practitioners present their views on the relevance of engaging with diasporas and their impact on development.   This video was produced with financial contributions from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)…

This video highlights the key role of trust in diaspora engagement. How can governments build trust with their diaspora for a transparent, positive, two-way relationship?  In this short video series, academics, diaspora members and practitioners present their views on the relevance of engaging with diasporas and their impact on development.   This video was produced with financial contributions…

Experts explain the different conditions that trigger and sustain diaspora engagement.   In this short video series, academics, diaspora members and practitioners present their views on the relevance of engaging with diasporas and their impact on development.   This video was produced with financial contributions from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the IOM…

Experts shed light on the importance of conducting diaspora mappings to understand their diaspora better (e.g. professional expertise, interest areas, motivations, personal profiles, etc.). Knowing your diaspora is key to designing policies that most effectively engage diaspora by grounding them in reality.   In this short video series, academics, diaspora members and practitioners present their…

Experts unpack the concept of “diaspora” and explain why diaspora engagement is important for sustainable development.   In this short video series, academics, diaspora members and practitioners present their views on the relevance of engaging with diasporas and their impact on development.  This video was produced with financial contributions from the Swiss Agency for Development and…

The Global Diaspora Coalition has kickstarted their Global Diaspora Week with the Opening Ceremony! This ceremony celebrated the beginning of the Global Diaspora Confederation in working with Diaspora Organizations in the coming years. It consisted of keynote speeches, showcasing some examples of Diaspora Organizations' achievements, and launched the Week of the High-Level Consultation Sessions…

iDiaspora and ADEPT have collaborated in multiple global initiatives such as the organisation of virtual events, the coordination of an online course and a publication. iDiaspora and ADEPT have the potential to keep collaborating to empower diasporas as development actors both by creating new opportunities for young members of diasporas and by raising awareness about the multiple economic, social…

This webinar was organized by the Food Bridge vzw in collaboration with COLEACP and Sankaa vzw. The speaker is Mr Jeremy Knops, DG COLEACP

iDiaspora hosted a conversation with three authors of the publication "Empowering Global Diasporas in the Digital Era" co-edited with Routed Magazine.  In this video you will learn how diaspora groups have stepped up their efforts to fight COVID-19 by supporting local and international communities.

Description: In the third episode of IOM Belgium and Luxembourg’s Diaspora Insights podcast, founder of online platform Skin Mutts, Olivia Lopez Calderon, talks about Skin Mutts, cultural identity in a multicultural context and her search for an answer to the question “Where do I belong?”. For the other episodes of the Diaspora Insights podcast, head over to https://belgium.iom.int/diaspora-…