There is a need to mobilize successful diaspora movements, which is both challenging and essential in the current climate. Developed countries are showing greater interest and providing new opportunities to engage diaspora communities as more and more diaspora members return to their homelands and take advantage of available opportunities in the development sector. These members need a platform to develop a common plan of action. It is important to motivate diaspora organizations and their members to inform and support the international development process. It is necessary to harness the existing momentum to undertake viable and sustainable action.
Collaborating with your peers
There is a critical need for collaboration between individuals and groups. Organizations must work closely together to become much stronger and more visible while adding more value to their contribution. There is a greater exchange of ideas, experiences and strategies among members of the diaspora.
Create a clear set of goals
Diaspora organizations have a better understanding of their homeland and are often better positioned to shape development goals that can satisfy both home and host countries. There must be enough evidence of the need, purpose and context to develop clear objectives for any strategy.
Definition of a strategy and ambitions
It is important to have a clear strategy to achieve the goal. There must be a strategy based on a clear analysis of the environment and the context both within diaspora organizations and outside them. There may be cases where selecting the best strategy for a diverse group requires strong leadership and commitment to lead and direct the process.
Engage with your target audience
Considering the existence of different audiences and different levels of operations, diaspora organizations will find it challenging to engage with the wider diaspora. There must be an agenda that people can commit to. There should be a need to conduct a stakeholder analysis so that the views of the broader group of stakeholders and, in particular, key stakeholders are considered.
Sharing experiences, skills and learning
To achieve strong leadership and commitment, it is important to ensure that people are informed and empowered, and must have confidence in delivering a high level of service. To help develop the ability to grow, there must be a platform to learn and share experiences. Those who participate in the training program can share with others the training they have received and learned, undertake different key activities related to the training and adapt the appropriate model needed to different audiences.
Building a trusted support network
It is important to reach out to other diaspora organizations and individuals to better share the challenges faced, identify the various opportunities available, and develop effective strategies for success.