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Reflections from the Global Forum on Migration and Development
The Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) is a flexible, multi-stakeholder space where governments can discuss the multi-dimensional aspects, opportunities and challenges related to migration.
At this year’s Forum, MIGNEX co-convened a side event to discuss “Achieving Objective 19 of the Global Compact on Migration: How Can Government Partnerships Better Support Diaspora Contributions to Sustainable Development?”
How can governments better support diaspora contributions to social, cultural and economic development?
Governments around the world are increasingly aware of the importance of diaspora networks in the development of countries of origin. Yet the focus on diaspora contributions, in policy and development circles, too often centres on financial remittances alone. Our event reshaped the conversation to consider how indirect and less visible impact contribute to development, and how governments around the world can harness those insights. MIGNEX’s Leander Kandlinge shared insights from different MIGNEX research areas, including diaspora-led annual carnivals in New Takoradi. We reflect on some of the lessons from the discussion here.
MIGNEX at the Marketplace for Ideas
MIGNEX also had a stand at the Marketplace for ideas. This gave us an opportunity to discuss MIGNEX findings with a wide range of different stakeholders.
Upcoming events
MIGNEX has an exciting year ahead, including a Policy Conference on 25 April, and Academic Conference 25-26 June. For updates on how to get involved, sign up to our quarterly newsletter.
