The Diaspora Country Index (DCI) builds the infrastructure that enables Global South countries to systematically engage their diaspora professionals as a driver of economic transformation.
As Official Development Assistance (ODA) declines and global competition for talent and capital intensifies, diaspora communities have become one of the most strategic yet underutilized assets available to developing economies. However, most countries lack the systems required to effectively mobilize them.
DCI addresses this gap by combining:
- A benchmarking system to assess diaspora engagement
- Policy frameworks and toolkits for implementation
- Curated diaspora networks to support execution
Together, these components transform diaspora engagement from fragmented efforts into structured, scalable systems that drive innovation, investment, and sustainable development.