Programmes promoting effective management of health workers' migration, health system capacity building, and skill/knowledge transfer from the diaspora are underway in Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Ghana. 

In Somalia, IOM’s "Migration for Development in Africa" (MIDA) is an ongoing capacity-building programme, which helps to mobilize competencies acquired by African nationals abroad for the benefit of Africa's development. 

In South Sudan, a Mobility of Health Professionals (MOHPROF) Project (2012-2014) contributed technical support to the Government of South Sudan to develop a National Diaspora Engagement Strategy for the health sector. Training and HRH gaps were identified in health sector training institutions through needs assessments.

In Afghanistan and Chana, a Temporary Return of Qualified Nationals (TRQN) promotes diaspora engagement through internships and training opportunities for of host institutions and government officials.