Diaspora leaders share their own initiatives and explain how they have contributed to the sustainable development of their countries of origin in multiple sectors such as education, health, and entrepreneurship.  In this short video series, academics, diaspora members and practitioners present their views on the relevance of engaging with diasporas and…

Experts showcase how diasporas contribute to the economic, social, cultural, and human development of their countries of origin and residence.  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…

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…

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…

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 (…

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. …

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…

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…

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