This report captures the main results, lessons learned, and knowledge gained from diaspora mapping exercises conducted in Ecuador, Jamaica, Kyrgyz Republic, Nepal, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Senegal and Serbia.  

This report captures case studies, examples, tools and lessons learned from countries, NGOs and associations that are providing grants for diaspora organizations to empower and enable diaspora communities to strengthen their ties to their homelands. Diaspora can be powerful actors that contribute to development outcomes in their communities of origin and destination, showcasing the positive potential of mobility to improve the lives and livelihoods of everyone. These tips and good practices can be useful for designing future grants programmes targeted towards diaspora organizations and aim to identify key success factors and common challenges to setting up and implementing grants programmes (including management, grants process, selection criteria, roll-out, capacity development and monitoring).