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Africa In Action

Africa In Action

13 Aug 2018

 

When: 18 Jun 2014 – 9:30 – 17:30
Where:  Central Hall Westminster Storey’s Gate London SW1H 9NH


This event is an opportunity to highlight the contributions of UK-based African diaspora organisations and activists to international development. Join us to discuss, debate and learn from African diaspora leaders alongside the wider development sector.


The keynote address will be delivered by Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for International Development.


The African diaspora play a significant role in their countries of heritage. Diaspora remittances to Africa are known to be a crucial lifeline for many families. The diaspora provide start-up finance for new businesses – as well as being consumers of goods and services from the countries of origin. Migration brings opportunities to acquire new skills, knowledge, and perspectives.


It was because of all this that Comic Relief and the Department for International Development developed the Common Ground Initiative (CGI) four years ago. The Initiative supports African development through UK-based diaspora and other small organisations. In addition to making grants, the initiative has supported diaspora leadership, deepened understanding of the contribution of the diaspora in the media, and created new opportunities to enable diaspora voices to be heard in development debates.


This event will bring together UK’s diaspora practitioners in international development as well as senior diplomats, MPs, NGO representatives, funders, the media and others to reflect on the diaspora’s impact to date and look at how its role might evolve in the future.


To secure your place, register at africainaction.eventbrite.co.uk by 30th May 2014

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