The Potential of Diasporas for Development: Video Series

In this short video series, academics, diaspora members and practitioners present their views on the relevance of engaging with diasporas and their impact on development.

Do you know what diasporas are and what they do? IOM defines diasporas as “migrants or descendants of migrants, whose identity and sense of belonging have been shaped by their migration experience and background." Diasporas are important development actors. But just how can these transnational communities contribute to reducing poverty and inequality and what can we do to empower diaspora?

Learn more about how transnational migrants impact development through the following 10 videos, designed to support training and advocacy initiatives.

Videos: 

1. Defining “Diaspora” and Diaspora Engagement

2. Knowing Your Diaspora

3. Motivations for Diasporas to Engage

4. Building Trust with Diasporas

5. Diasporas as Transnational Bridges

6. The Scope of Diaspora Interventions

7. Examples of Diaspora Initiatives

8. Diasporas Responding to Crises

9. Building a Global Diaspora Community

10. Supporting the Sustainability of Diaspora Interventions

These videos were produced with financial contributions from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the IOM International Development Fund (IDF).