Institute of Mexicans Abroad (Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior)

Submitted by Mr. Dário Muhamudo on

The Government of Mexico has created the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior) to provide support to emigrants and promote leadership abroad; it helps improve the integration of Mexican communities in destination countries and maintains systematic and direct communication between Mexico and its Diaspora.

International Diaspora Engagement Alliance

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In 2011 the United States of America launched IdEA - the International Diaspora Engagement Alliance - a non-profit organization managed via a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Calvert Foundation. IdEA provides a platform to foster engagement between the U.S.

MEDMA 2

Submitted by Mr. Dário Muhamudo on

MEDMA2 (Mobilisation des Marocains Résidant à l'Étranger pour le Maroc) is a pilot project aimed at mobilising the Moroccan Diaspora legally settled in Belgium to contribute to the development of their country of origin. Financed by the Belgian Cooperation agency, the project has been implemented since May 2012 by the International Organization for Migration, through its offices in Rabat and Brussels.

This project is implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry in charge of Moroccans living abroad (MCCMRE) and the Foundation Hassan II (FHII).

Rwandan Diaspora Guide

Submitted by Mr. Dário Muhamudo on

The Rwandan Diaspora Guide provides information to Rwandan Diaspora on national procedures and opportunities. Information is included on diaspora mobilisation and advocacy, knowledge transfer, money transfer, business or investment opportunities and available facilities for Rwandan Diaspora.

Honduras Global

Submitted by Mr. Dário Muhamudo on

More than 30% of qualified Hondurans have emigrated. Some of these emigrants have founded a network called "Honduras Global" in which they systematically organize a knowledge transfer back to Honduras. With support from the Honduran government, the private sector, foundations and GIZ, the network organizes mentoring, summer schools and networking as well as fundraising for start-ups.

Diaspora For Development of Cape Verde (DIAS de Cabo Verde)

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The Dias De Cabo Verde project (Diaspora for Development of Cape Verde), was initiated by the Cape Verdean Institute of Communities, with IOM as the main implementing partner. It aimed at mobilizing the human, social and professional resources of Cape Verdeans living abroad towards the capacity-building of key development sectors in Cape Verde, such as health, education, infrastructure and tourism.

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