Why Diaspora Infrastructure Matters
As global Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) declines, countries across the Global South must build new systems to access talent, capital, and expertise. Diasporas represent one of the largest underutilized assets for economic transformation – yet most countries lack the infrastructure to engage them effectively.
DCI addresses this gap by providing the benchmarking, policy frameworks, and networks required to turn diaspora engagement into a structured, scalable driver of development.
Where DCI Drives Impact:
- Governance and Accountability: Diaspora communities strengthen transparency and institutional accountability by engaging in policy advocacy, civic participation, and knowledge transfer.
- Sustainability and Resilience: Structured diaspora engagement supports long-term resilience, helping countries respond to population growth, climate pressures, and resource constraints.
- Digital Transformation: Diaspora professionals bring critical technical expertise that accelerates digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and innovation ecosystems.
- Science and Innovation: Diaspora networks enable R&D collaboration, technology transfer, and the development of local industrial and research ecosystems.
Value for Donors and Philanthropy
- Identify high-impact countries leveraging diaspora engagement effectively
- Channel funding toward scalable, systems-level interventions
- Access curated diaspora expertise for program implementation
- Use DCI data to inform policy design and development strategy