The Diaspora Country Index (DCI) is a vital tool for African countries, offering a framework and toolkit to improve their engagement with diaspora communities for development. Here’s why it’s important:
- Governance and Accountability: Diaspora communities contribute to governance improvements and accountability, often advocating for transparency and electoral participation from abroad.
- Sustainability and Resilience: Engaging the diaspora helps countries develop sustainable practices, crucial for handling population growth and environmental challenges.
- SDG Support: Effective diaspora engagement aids in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting health, education, and poverty reduction.
- Digital Development: Diaspora communities possess valuable technical skills and knowledge that can accelerate digital development initiatives in Africa.
Developing Countries:
- Sharing best practices on engaging ones’ diaspora
- Incentivizing countries to improve on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Improving a countries position reaps benefits for foreign direct investment (FDI)
Donors / Philanthropy:
- Reward countries who are leveraging the diasporas for development purposes
- Identify professionals from the diaspora who can support initiatives
- Create policies from our data to support development