-
Who we are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in 171 countries.
-
Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.
What We Do
What We Do
Partnerships
Partnerships
Highlights
Highlights
- Where we work
-
Take Action
Take Action
Work with us
Work with us
Get involved
Get involved
- Data and Research
- 2030 Agenda
Capacity-building for Diaspora Engagement in Liberia
-
Start Date
2018
-
End Date
2022
-
Project Status
Completed
-
Project Type
Community and Economic Development
-
Budget Amount (USD)
200000.00
-
Coverage
National
-
Year
2017
-
IDF Region
Africa
-
Prima ID
LR10P0004
-
Projects ID
CE.0387
-
Benefiting Member States
Liberia
The civil war between 1990 and 2003 negatively affected the socioeconomic development of Liberia. Over 700,000 Liberian citizens sought refuge in neighbouring states. The United States of America, Canada, Australia, the European Union and ECOWAS countries offered resettlement opportunities to Liberians and their family members. As a result, it is estimated that almost 500,000 Liberians are currently living abroad. The overall objective of this project is to facilitate the potential contribution of the Liberian diaspora in the development of Liberia. The project aims to benefit Liberia as well as the diaspora by identifying opportunities for investment and establishing relationships between Liberia and the host countries in different sectors of development. More specifically, the proposed project will deliver the following outputs: • An effective communication system is established for the members of the diaspora through a diaspora website and equipment provision in the Diaspora Affairs Unit; • Dialogue among Diaspora Affairs Unit and diaspora focal points in all relevant ministries is facilitated; • Goverment and diaspora associations in the USA have access to information as a result of a diaspora mapping study and outreach campaign. • Government officials trained on diaspora mobilization. • Government officials visit the USA to engage the diaspora on country entrepreneurship and investement opportunities.