Malawi III: Malawi Diaspora Engagement Policy and Action Plan
Key facts
Objective
To support the formulation of the Malawi Diaspora Engagement Policy and Action Plan for implementation, as well as to facilitate the government’s efforts to reach out to Malawi’s diaspora for policy consultations.
Activities
Activity 1: Fact-finding mission
Activity 2: Information session on mapping diaspora geography, size and economic potential, and
Activity 3: Information session on fostering sustainable links between the diaspora and Malawi government, and 2nd de-briefing on developing the Diaspora Engagement Policy
Activity 4: Consultative meetings on the Diaspora Engagement Policy with the Malawian Diaspora in EU and study visit to Ireland
Activity 5: Session on tools and means for launching and enhancing diaspora engagement, and drafting support meeting on Diaspora Engagement Policy
Activity 6: Study visit to Ethiopia and consultations with the Ethiopia-based Malawian diaspora
Activity 7: Workshop to finalise the Malawian Diaspora Engagement Policy and formulate Action Plan for implementation.
Results and outputs
Results
Development of inter-institutional and private/public co-operation for diaspora policy development
- Stronger links and improved communication with the diaspora
- Strengthening knowledge base on diaspora issues and drafting skills of the Diaspora Engagement Unit
Outputs
- National Diaspora Engagement Policy and corresponding Action Plan
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"MIEUX has been a vital vehicle in which I have developed a better critical and practical understanding of the migratory phenomenon."
Dr. Martin Russell, Associate Director of Diaspora Matters, MIEUX expert in Malawi