AFFORD will launch a pilot project in Benin to examine the investment potential of the diaspora in the small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector with the aim of strengthening entrepreneurship and creating sustainable jobs.
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Global Forum on Migration and Development: Civil Society Day
AFFORD will play a key role at the Civil Society Day (CSD) of the Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) being held in Quito, Ecuador, this week (January 20-24).
[Read more…] about Global Forum on Migration and Development: Civil Society DayOnyekachi Wambu presents at the International Decade for the People of African Descent Event
“When I speak about harnessing and mobilising diasporas resources for African development, it is within the context of this broader Global Africa – and not always as tragedy, though tragedy and inhuman treatment there is aplenty. My organisation also works on the basis of win-win – so Africa benefits, the diaspora should also see clear benefits.”
[Read more…] about Onyekachi Wambu presents at the International Decade for the People of African Descent EventWe're Hiring A Communications and Marketing Assistant
Are you looking for a short-term flexible and varied role to kick-start or boost your marketing career while supporting AFFORD to enhance its voice on diaspora and development? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and career-driven Communications and Marketing Assistant to join and support a small yet dynamic Communications team at AFFORD.
[Read more…] about We're Hiring A Communications and Marketing AssistantAll on-board to unlock diaspora finance for growth in Africa
Rwanda faces an acute housing crisis. Rapid urbanisation drives an urgent requirement for new housing units, with demand of 31,000 units against 1000 new constructions just in the capital city, Kigali. A huge factor in the shortage of housing supply is the ongoing challenge of affordability, with average waged citizens priced out of the traditional market, and the real estate and construction sector of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) unable to access the finance to solve the problems through the market. Unlocking new private capital of $331 billion needed for SME growth in Africa to finance affordable housing and general development in countries like Rwanda, is one of the greatest challenges for governments, philanthropists, and private investors.
[Read more…] about All on-board to unlock diaspora finance for growth in AfricaAFFORD celebrates 25 years of diaspora impact in Africa with a conference focused on the role of the diaspora in financing major infrastructural development
In July 2019, AFFORD marks its 25th anniversary with a call to the African diaspora to do more for the growth and development of Africa. Going beyond sending money home, the diaspora should now seek opportunities that will target key strategic sectors in order to transform Africa in the next 25 years.
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