Diaspora Forum (Niger)

Date Shared:

Friday, December 27, 2013 - 16:45

Countries and areas:

Niger

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries

Contributors:

International Organizations

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration in the United Nations, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement

Summary:

The 1st Diaspora Forum of Niger was jointly organized in 2012 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and IOM for the people of Niger living abroad. In discussions with the government, civil society, development partners and financial institutions, Diaspora actors looked at their role and contributions to the country's economic and social development.

Link:

For more information (in French):

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 1 "Operationalizing Mainstreaming of Migration in Development Policy and Integrating Migration in the Post-2015 UN Development Agenda ".