Knowledge Transfer
Facilitates sharing expertise from diaspora professionals to local institutions to enhance capacity and innovation.
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.
Facilitates sharing expertise from diaspora professionals to local institutions to enhance capacity and innovation.
Runs programs targeting hospitals, disabled persons, sponsorships, emergency responses, and gift-giving campaigns to support local communities.
Offers help desks at airports and abroad, provides advisory services, coordinates volunteer placements, and facilitates diaspora integration.
Implements a national diaspora policy aligned with Somaliland’s development plans to streamline engagement.
Encourages unity and cooperation through events, committees, and cultural programs worldwide.
Partners with diaspora groups on healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social welfare projects.
Supports diaspora-led economic investment by providing guidance and removing barriers.
Builds detailed profiles of diaspora demographics, skills, and interests to tailor programs and maximize contributions.
Acts as a bridge between the diaspora and government, fostering communication and partnerships with various stakeholders.
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.