Diaspora Engagement

Diaspora Engagements

The Government of Zimbabwe is implementing policies and initiatives to strengthen engagement with the Zimbabwe Diaspora as a key pillar of national development.

These engagement activities are expected to:

  • Facilitate the development, implementation and review of policies and legislation that ensure the incorporation of the Diaspora in national development frameworks;
  • Promote understanding of the role of the Diaspora in the development of Zimbabwe;
  • Facilitate dialogue and information exchange between the Government and the Diaspora;
  • Create a platform for skills and knowledge transfer, leveraging on the presence of the Diaspora in key markets;
  • Develop and maintain a database of the Zimbabwe Diaspora;
  • Promote and protect the welfare of the Zimbabwean citizens living abroad; and
  • Facilitate labour agreements with other countries to promote decent international employment for qualified Zimbabwean professionals.