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Welcome to the EU Global Diaspora Facility handbook on diaspora engagement.

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Typology of institutions

When mapping the diaspora engagement of 110 countries we identified 430+ public or semi-public institutions involved in diaspora engagement.

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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

Note: Statistics come from UN and World Bank datasets. As diaspora definitions vary widely, we have chosen to use comparable data on emigration. We are aware that this does not include all who consider themselves diaspora. In certain cases national statistics are included in the fact sheets. Maps used are for illustration purposes only. They are based on UN methodology for statistical convenience and do not imply any assumption regarding political or other affiliation of countries or territories by EUDiF, the International Centre for Migration Policy Development or the European Commission.

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Regional

Africa Asia Eastern Europe & Central Asia Latin America & the Caribbean Middle East Pacific

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 region

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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

Ministry

Executive body

Unit within ministry

Body in charge of labour

Sub-ministry

Advisory body

Quango

Representative body

Association of public benefit

Ministry

Most countries have one or several ministries involved in diaspora engagement. Only five countries covered by this study have a ministry fully dedicated to diaspora engagement

Typology 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.

TYPES

DIASPORA ORGANISATIONS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

FUNCTIONS

Starting guide: What is a diaspora organisation?

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Welcome to the EU Global Diaspora Facility handbook on diaspora engagement.