Awareness exists of ways in which diasporas link UK and overseas and recognition of the need to bridge gaps exists For some funders the need is to be creative and […]
The crisis of African development will not ease unless ordinary Africans, wherever they are, take more responsibility for and control over their own destiny. The African Foundation for Development (AFFORD)
Survey of African Organisations in London; An agenda for AFFORD’s action Read More »
BACKGROUND INFORMATION While the contribution of diasporas to development has been widely researched, their input into the humanitarian sphere remains underexplored. The Diaspora Emergency Action & Coordination (DEMAC) project aims
Diasporas in Humanitarian Settings:Creating Opportunities for Complementary Action Read More »
While there is a growing body of research literature on Rwanda and its diaspora, there are no extant studies focusing specifically on Rwandans in the United Kingdom. This is in
Mapping the Rwandan Diaspora in the United Kingdom Read More »
Diaspora organisations (DOs) are newly recognised actors in the humanitarian space. DOs respond to crises such as those in Syria, Somalia, and Nigeria, which have shown the limitations of the
Creating Opportunities To Work With Diasporas In Humanitarian Settings Read More »
Increasing Remittance Flows; There has been growing research analysis on the potential of utillising the large-scale transfer of funds from the diaspora to their respective homelands. Globally there is an
Unlocking Diaspora finance: A case for Diaspora Bonds & match funds Read More »
Background This final Report and Handbook presents the data and findings of the Diaspora Emergency Action and Coordination (DEMAC) project. It includes operational recommendations for diaspora, donors and institutional actors
