Somaliland Diaspora Agency Analysis
The Somaliland Diaspora Agency (SLDA) is the Somaliland government mandated institution with the responsibility of protecting the rights of Somaliland Diaspora Individuals, families, communities, organizations and associations through an effective engagement, facilitation and promoting the interests of Somaliland Diaspora and their potentials. The SLDA has been closely collaborating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of Somaliland.
This Somaliland National Diaspora Policy is in response to the Government of Somaliland’s desire to reach as many of its citizens residing abroad as possible whilst engaging and promoting their connection to their homeland, as well mainstreaming the Somaliland …show more content…
The policy on the engagement of Somaliland’s Diaspora Community, towards economic reconstruction and development of their country of origin is one of the Government’s national priorities and is also part of the 2nd NDP development agenda.
The Somaliland citizens abroad have equal right with other citizens at home. The policy is facilitating their participation and demand based on what they sees fit to their desires and interests in the system.
SLNDP II defines what ‘Diaspora’ is and articulates through consensus and consultation on how to gather data on Somaliland Diaspora abroad. The policy focuses on the best practices and lessons learned from wider spectrum of the Diaspora practices and performance, including but not limited to the optimal policies and strategies operating on the Diaspora’s engagement in other countries, regions, and the international and global level. The (IOM) defines Diaspora as members of ethnic and national communities who have left, but maintain links with their homelands.” The African Union defines the African Diaspora as, “Consisting of people of African origin living outside the continent irrespective of their citizenship and nationality and who are willing to contribute to the development of the continent and the building of the African …show more content…
The figure includes the stock of international migrants this includes people residing in countries other than their countries of birth whose number reached 244 million in 2015, up by 41% since 2000. Researchers have identified the existence of more than 400 Diaspora institutions in 56 countries of which 27 countries have specific ministries designed to deal with Diaspora issues.
Globally, remittance is tapped to have a special place among the tangible benefits of Diaspora communities. It is widely recognized that migrants often share their increased income with their family back home. In 2015, remittance flows to developing countries reached $432 billion, more than three times the size of official development assistance.
Best practices:
The Somaliland Diaspora Policy intends to facilitate the best practices that the Diaspora has played as well as the positive roles that they have held in the reconstruction of the country. This policy focuses on six key areas: remittances, direct investments, human capital transfers, philanthropic contributions, capital market investments, and
This Somaliland National Diaspora Policy is in response to the Government of Somaliland’s desire to reach as many of its citizens residing abroad as possible whilst engaging and promoting their connection to their homeland, as well mainstreaming the Somaliland …show more content…
The policy on the engagement of Somaliland’s Diaspora Community, towards economic reconstruction and development of their country of origin is one of the Government’s national priorities and is also part of the 2nd NDP development agenda.
The Somaliland citizens abroad have equal right with other citizens at home. The policy is facilitating their participation and demand based on what they sees fit to their desires and interests in the system.
SLNDP II defines what ‘Diaspora’ is and articulates through consensus and consultation on how to gather data on Somaliland Diaspora abroad. The policy focuses on the best practices and lessons learned from wider spectrum of the Diaspora practices and performance, including but not limited to the optimal policies and strategies operating on the Diaspora’s engagement in other countries, regions, and the international and global level. The (IOM) defines Diaspora as members of ethnic and national communities who have left, but maintain links with their homelands.” The African Union defines the African Diaspora as, “Consisting of people of African origin living outside the continent irrespective of their citizenship and nationality and who are willing to contribute to the development of the continent and the building of the African …show more content…
The figure includes the stock of international migrants this includes people residing in countries other than their countries of birth whose number reached 244 million in 2015, up by 41% since 2000. Researchers have identified the existence of more than 400 Diaspora institutions in 56 countries of which 27 countries have specific ministries designed to deal with Diaspora issues.
Globally, remittance is tapped to have a special place among the tangible benefits of Diaspora communities. It is widely recognized that migrants often share their increased income with their family back home. In 2015, remittance flows to developing countries reached $432 billion, more than three times the size of official development assistance.
Best practices:
The Somaliland Diaspora Policy intends to facilitate the best practices that the Diaspora has played as well as the positive roles that they have held in the reconstruction of the country. This policy focuses on six key areas: remittances, direct investments, human capital transfers, philanthropic contributions, capital market investments, and