Description

The Somalian government is developing the National Diaspora Policy with the support of IOM. The policy will support sustainable development by strengthening social and economic linkages between Somalia and its diaspora, including migrant workers abroad. The national Department of Diaspora Affairs, under the Foreign Affairs Ministry, will undertake consultations with government and non-government stakeholders, including IOM to ensure that a participatory, inclusive and coherent policy is developed.

Date Adopted / Created / Concluded
Thematic Area
Expatriate/diaspora engagement and remittances
Sub-theme
Institutional Changes
Country
Somalia
Policy Type
National