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With Sam Barrington at African Diaspora Day on the Hill, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, September 16, 2026. Photo: Zay Cruise Media

Unlocking Diaspora Capital Means Asking for Time and Talent Before Treasure

Over the last two months, I have found myself in multiple conversations around the notion of diaspora capital and how to unlock it, from a fireside...
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What We Can Learn from African Diaspora Philanthropy: Nigeria and the U.S.

At this year's United Nations General Assembly, I attended a side event on African diaspora philanthropy at the The Rockefeller Foundation in New York....
Diasporas Are Not an ATM: Redefining What Counts as Diaspora Capital

Diasporas Are Not an ATM: Redefining What Counts as Diaspora Capital

Last month, The Diaspora Academy had the opportunity to present at the US-Africa Futures Summit’s panel on migration, diasporas and mobility, “Africa...
Ghana Said ‘Institutionalize Diaspora Engagement’, What’s Next?

Ghana Said ‘Institutionalize Diaspora Engagement’, What’s Next?

Earlier this month, the Ghanaian government hosted the Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a convening of government officials, development finance leaders,...
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