English

Research and Studies
Related Country/Destination
United Kingdom
Theme
Diaspora and Climate Action
Related Country/Place of Origin
Jamaica
Language of Resource
English
Description

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.

 

Documents
D4C Research Brief
Manuals and Training materials
Theme
Diaspora and Social Change
Author
DRC Danish Refugee Council
Language of Resource
English
Description

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.

Diaspora communities, organisations, and individuals are increasingly vocal and influential, advocating for social, economic, and political change in their country of origin, the country of residence and in the international sphere. This toolkit provides practical guidance for diaspora organisations in their advocacy work.

Documents
advocacy-toolkit-for-diaspora-actors-2.pdf
Public Information Materials
Theme
Diaspora and Climate Action
Language of Resource
English
Documents
information-sheet-diaspora-and-climate.pdf
Public Information Materials
Related Country/Destination
Global
Theme
Developing Diaspora Engagement
Related Country/Place of Origin
Global
Author
IOM
Language of Resource
English
Description

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. This distinctive program aims to scale innovative solutions from pilot stages to broader implementation, driving transformative change across the UN System.

Documents
idiaspora-newsletter_issue-6_april-2024.pdf
Research and Studies
Theme
Diaspora and Climate Action
Related Country/Place of Origin
Africa
Language of Resource
English
Description

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have produced this joint report examining topical migration issues for Africa. The report entitled Diaspora Engagement, Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility: A focus on Africa, provides critical analysis, institutional and policy recommendations emphasizing the significance of partnerships for inclusive Diaspora engagement (Chapter 1); managing climate mobility and building climate resilience (Chapter 2); and fostering skills mobility (Chapter 3). The report demonstrates the need to leverage and scale-up existing approaches on these interconnected issues to turn migration and human mobility in general into a force for development in Africa.

The report is a result of a two-year collaboration between IOM and AfDB which also benefited from the expertise of other members of the Multilateral Development Bank Platform on Economic Migration and Forced Displacement (EMFD). It is meant to support practitioners and decision makers in stepping-up actions for the benefit of migrants, communities and sustainable development of African countries.

Documents
pub2023-091-r-diaspora-climate-induced-migration-and-skills-mobility_0.pdf
Public Information Materials
Theme
Developing Diaspora Engagement
Language of Resource
English
Description

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.

Documents
december-2023.pdf
Project Materials
Related Country/Destination
Global
Theme
Developing Diaspora Engagement
Related Country/Place of Origin
Global
Author
UNDP and IOM
Language of Resource
English
Description

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, Empowering Migrants and Communities: Private Sector Engagement for Inclusive Sustainable Development, shows how governments, international cooperation and development actors can promote more robust private sector engagement. The report is by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Development Programme (UNDP) and draws on ‘Making Migration Work for Sustainable Development’ (M4SD), a joint 11 country programme supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

The report contains recommendations for governments and development actors to support: private sector mappings; advocacy on the benefits of migration; the creation of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and knowledge exchange; increasing the access to decent jobs for migrants; addressing policy and regulatory barriers to integration and social cohesion; and involving the private sector in decision-making processes on migration. 

Link
https://www.undp.org/publications/empowering-migrants-and-communities-private-s…
Public Information Materials
Theme
Developing Diaspora Engagement
Related Country/Place of Origin
Global
Author
IOM
Language of Resource
English
Description

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.

Documents
report-regional-consultations-gdpa.pdf
Research and Studies
Related Country/Destination
Germany
Colombia
Theme
Developing Diaspora Engagement
Related Country/Place of Origin
Mexico
India
Portugal
Ghana
Author
IOM - Nodira Abdulloeva
Language of Resource
English
Description

Diasporas possess unique qualities that make them valuable partners in the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus. They have the knowledge, networks and motivation to effectively respond to emergencies and contribute to long-term development solutions.

This report focuses on the legal framework of diaspora engagement, evaluating the rights and opportunities available to diasporas in selected countries of origin and destination. It examines the understanding of the “diaspora” by governments, its reflection in national policies and legislation, the rights granted to diasporas, and the policies’ consideration of women’s role and participation in diaspora engagement.

The publication aims to foster further discussions on engaging with diasporas from a legal perspective, institutionalizing support functions, and distributing duties and rights that enable diasporas to contribute to the development process and drive positive changes in both origin and destination countries

Documents
pub2023-043-r-diaspora-transnational-identities1.pdf
Link
https://publications.iom.int/books/diaspora-and-transnational-identities-analys…