Strengthening Institutional Capacities and Engaging the Diaspora of the Union of Comoros

It is estimated that between 15 and 25 per cent of all nationals from the Union of the Comoros live abroad (the majority in France). Their contribution, through remittances, is of paramount importance for the country’s social and economic development. Establishing favourable conditions and prioritizing initiatives which aim to engage the diaspora in national development is therefore crucial for the Union of the Comoros.

This project has two main aims, which are (1) to enhance the institutional capacity of the relevant stakeholders involved in diaspora engagement, and (2) to provide an evidence base in order to enable the identification of priority intervention areas for the mobilization and engagement of the Comorian diaspora in France in inclusive and sustainable national socio economic development.