Our knowledge
Geographic
EUDiF has generated 120+ country profiles covering diaspora engagement policy frameworks, trends, practices, institutions and diaspora organisations. The factsheets are updated on an annual basis and thanks to them, we have built an interactive world map, as well as analysed diaspora engagement by region. There is a lot to learn, whether you start from a specific country or region, or take a global approach.
Global
Thematic
To complement location-based knowledge, we have collected practical lessons by theme based on our technical support actions in our "learning by doing" series. These are organised into four key clusters: economic capital, human capital, enabling environment and empowering diaspora organisations.
Before diving in, why not read our special edition on capacity development success factors?
Practices
Based on the mapping of 120 countries, plus practices discovered during other activities, we have created a database of over 380 diaspora engagement practices to inform and inspire. Explore by sector, region, country or SDG.
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Number of practices per SDG
Number of practices per region
Stakeholders
Government institutions
We have identified and analysed 430+ public or semi-public institutions involved in diaspora engagement in order to propose a typology which can be used to inspire institutional development and diversification, and to identify peer learning opportunities.
Global
Types of institutions
Diaspora organisations
The key factor distinguishing Diaspora Organisations (DOs) from other Civil Society Organisations is their diasporic experience. Their transnational nature provide a platform for constructive engagement and cross-cultural dialogue and partnership between countries of settlement and countries of origin.
DOs are as diverse as their countries of heritage and residence. They carry out a wide range of activities, including with a strong focus on integration activities, development activities or both simultaneously. Given their increasingly important role in enhancing dialogue with diasporas, migrant groups and strengthening cooperation with countries of origin, it is useful to reflect on the characteristics, functions and evolution of DOs.
Our starting guide seeks to enhance understanding of the hyper-diversity of diaspora organisations and their rich potential.
Library
Prefer to navigate our resources differently? You can find it all via the library. A topic we haven't covered yet? Tell us: eu-diaspora@icmpd.org