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Leveraging Diaspora Contributions for Sustainable Development

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Boost Your Business!

Are you a Germany alumni living in one of the following countries, or part of their diaspora in Germany? Have you started a business there in the past five years and are now looking to expand? If so, this offer is for you.

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“34 Snapshots – Science Diaspora for Ukraine”

"34 Snapshots: Science Diaspora for Ukraine” presents a unique collection of stories from Ukrainian researchers working across the globe - and shows how scientific cooperation continues even in times of disruption.

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African diaspora in Germany strengthens healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa

Across Africa, members of the diaspora are helping save lives by improving healthcare: from staff training to international knowledge exchange. GIZ supports these efforts by providing funding, expertise, and fostering strategic partnerships.

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Nepali Roots Summit 2025

In August 2025, the diaspora organisation Nepali Roots brought together members of the diaspora to advance diaspora engagement for climate action and transnational cooperation.

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Strengthening civil society through strategic alliances

In Berlin, over 20 civil society actors and several Germany-based diaspora organisations came together to share strategies, tools, and experiences. The result: stronger networks, concrete action plans, and a renewed sense of collective purpose.

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How diaspora actors are shaping development

Since June 2023, we have supported 116 short-term diaspora expert missions from Germany. Out of these, 25 have been documented so far, and found to have benefitted 3,817 persons directly.

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Join the GFMD virtual side event

In view of increasing polarisation of migration narratives, public communication and the provision of reliable information became pivotal in achieving the objectives of the Global Compact for Migration.

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Twenty-five diaspora entrepreneurs selected in development-focused start-up competition

A group of 25 entrepreneurs are preparing to turn their bold business ideas into sustainable impact. Selected from over 140 applicants, these innovators were chosen as this year’s winners of the Business Ideas for Development (BID) initiative.

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Vietnamese diaspora central to 50th Anniversary of Germany-Vietnam diplomatic relations

Germany and Viet Nam celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations with an exciting programme featuring a cross-country “Career Truck” tour that highlighted opportunities in migration and showcased innovative GIZ-supported start-ups from the Vietnamese diaspora in Germany.

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Online Presentation: “Returning Experts for Ukraine's Recovery"

On Tuesday, 24 June, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm (CEST), an online presentation on the Special Call “Returning Experts for Ukraine's Recovery” will be held via Microsoft Teams.

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Unlocking Insights on Global Migration: New Resources Released!

Two new resources to support state and civil society actors in global migration processes have been launched. The brochure “Unpacking the GCM” and the booklet “Navigating Global Migration Processes” provide practical guidance and key insights for effective involvement and advocacy.

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International training on how to better protect the rights of African migrants working in Arab states

Representatives from embassies, missions and consulates of Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti, Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania and Nigeria came together for a four-day training in Doha.

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Record Number of Applications for Diaspora Start-up Competition

In 2025, the ´Business Ideas for Development’ (BID) start-up competition received 142 applications from members of the diaspora – more applicants than ever before.

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Kick-off for 14 new projects of Diaspora Organisations

From 21st to 23rd March 2025, the new cohort of 14 diaspora organisations supported by the GIZ programme "Shaping development-oriented migration" (MEG) met in Frankfurt to kick off their projects.

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Asia-Pacific Reviews Global Compact on Migration: Strengthening Policy, Protection, and Diaspora Engagement

Ahead of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) Regional Review for Latin America and the Caribbean Region from 19th to 20th March, we look back at the highlights of the GCM Regional Review for Asia that took place in Bangkok last month.

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Boost Your Business!

Are you a Germany alumni living in one of the following countries, or part of their diaspora in Germany? Have you started a business there in the past five years and are now looking to expand? If so, this offer is for you.

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Fair for Diaspora Entrepreneurs in Hanoi

On 2nd November, a vibrant fair for young start-ups took place in Hanoi. Eight innovative companies from various sectors showcased their products to a wide audience. These start-ups share one goal: to contribute to Viet Nam's development in a sustainable way.

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Apply as a Diaspora Expert

Would you like to pass on your knowledge and skills through a short-term development-oriented assignment in your country of origin? Then apply as a diaspora expert!

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