Diaspora Mapping
Building a comprehensive, dynamic database to identify skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and philanthropists and connect them with opportunities.
The Diaspora Department serves as a vital link between the global Somaliland diaspora and the government of Somaliland, acting as a bridge to facilitate seamless access to resources, services, and opportunities for Somalilanders living abroad and when they return.
Our mandate is to empower the diaspora community by providing tailored support, fostering engagement, and ensuring their contributions are maximized for the benefit of Somaliland’s prosperity. As a one-stop-shop for information, programs, and services, we are committed to addressing the unique needs of the diaspora both when they are in Somaliland and when they are abroad.
We strive to create a strong network of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support that aligns with the broader Somaliland agenda.
We operate with a dual focus: supporting the diaspora during their time in Somaliland and maintaining a strong connection while they are abroad.
Building a comprehensive, dynamic database to identify skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and philanthropists and connect them with opportunities.
Serving as the primary point of contact to ensure diaspora voices are heard and integrated into national development planning.
Dedicated desk at Egal International Airport offering arrival and departure assistance, guidance on immigration, customs and transport.
Facilitating diaspora experts to share knowledge and build capacity with local institutions, businesses, and government agencies.
Supporting diaspora investors with guidance on opportunities, regulations, and business development to stimulate growth and jobs.
Partnering with diaspora-led organizations on education, healthcare, infrastructure and social welfare initiatives for lasting impact.
Engaging diaspora communities worldwide through partnerships with committees, associations and youth groups.
Collaborating with government agencies, international organizations and private partners to deliver coordinated initiatives.
To serve as the bridge between the Somaliland Diaspora community and the home country for mutually beneficial relationships in socioeconomic development and promotion of Somaliland's positive national image abroad and international standing.
To effectively mobilize and utilize the resources of the Somaliland diaspora, promoting the country's economic, social, technological, and political development by creating an enabling environment for deeper and sustainable diaspora engagement.
Serve as a bridge between the Somaliland diaspora and their homeland.
Strengthen diaspora diplomacy and engagement in national development.
Develop policies and mechanisms for better diaspora coordination and integration.
Maximize diaspora contributions to Somaliland's accelerated development through strategic planning.
Foster collaboration and understanding among diaspora, host countries, and Somaliland.
Mobilize Somalilanders abroad as active, cooperative communities connected to the homeland.