In this fifth edition of the newsletter, you will discover the culmination of a comprehensive consultative process shaping the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA). Diasporas have achieved recognition as pivotal development and humanitarian contributors at the highest political echelons. They serve as essential partners in development, and the integration of their contributions into global policies and programs should be more comprehensive, systematic, and sustainable.

This study is based on quantitative (survey of respondents) and qualitative (survey of experts, in-depth interviews) methods of collecting information collected in December 2021 - August 2022. Purpose: to study the institutionalization of the Kazakh community of the Russian Federation. The study consists of two parts: 1) survey of respondents – ethnic Kazakhs living in the Russian Federation (citizens of the Russian Federation), 2) survey of expert specialists, scientists, researchers in the field of migration, diasporology, anthropology, international relations, etc.

The need to expand private sector engagement for enhanced migration and sustainable development outcomes is very clear. International agreements, like the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, have already recognized that the private sector has a critical role to play in ensuring that migrants can contribute to sustainable development and that their fundamental rights are upheld.

This report summarizes the key information shared during the four regional consultations held onSeptember 25 and 27. The objective of this report is to update key partners on the progress made duringthe consultative process aimed at establishing the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance.

En 2023, l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM), iDiaspora, le Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT – Forum mondial de recherche sur la diaspora et le transnationalisme), la Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC – Confédération des diasporas du monde) et la Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP – Plateforme des jeunes et des enfants en situation de migration) se sont associés pour organiser trois échanges virtuels des diasporas du monde sur la communication comme outil permettant de stimuler l’implication des diasporas dans le développement.

En 2023, la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), iDiaspora, el Foro Global de Investigación sobre Diáspora y Transnacionalismo (GRFDT), la Confederación Global de Diásporas (GDC) y la Plataforma de Juventud y Niñez Migrante (MYCP) se asociaron para organizar tres Intercambios Virtuales Globales de Diáspora sobre comunicación, con el objetivo de impulsar la participación de la diáspora en el desarrollo.

Les pays sont responsables de fournir une protection sociale à leurs citoyens et, dans un contexte migratoire, ce sont les pays de destination qui sont les principaux responsables. Cependant, les limitations de l'accès des migrants à la protection sociale ont donné lieu à une pléthore de mesures informelles, tels que celles fournies par les communautés transnationales et les diasporas qui soutiennent leurs familles et leurs communautés à travers des réseaux personnels, permettant d’accéder aux soins de santé, à l'éducation, à la retraite et à la sécurité sociale.

The Diaspora Team at IOM Headquarters is pleased to present the fourth edition of the Global Diaspora Newsletter. We are particularly excited about the advancements towards the future Global Diaspora Policy Alliance. This issue has a regional focus on Southern America. Readers will find an article from IOM Buenos Aires regarding its diaspora engagement agenda and activities.