At the Diaspora Country Index (DCI), we believe that when countries systematically engage their diaspora professionals, they unlock new sources of talent, investment, and policy innovation that accelerate sustainable development. Our Theory of Change outlines how DCI helps governments, donors, multilaterals, and philanthropies, and stakeholders drive measurable impact:
Problem
African nations underutilize their diaspora’s talent, technical skills, and capital due to fragmented policies and lack of strategy. DCI is here to assist and partner with these countries.
Inputs, Activities, and Long-term Impact
- Benchmark diaspora engagement with actionable data
- Annual rankings and reports
- Strengthened government capacity to partner with diaspora
- Increased investment, knowledge sharing, and civic collaboration
- Better governance and transparency
- Greater innovation and job creation
- Accelerated digital transformation and climate resilience