General Objective

To promote the exchange of experiences at the regional level among the governments of the RCM Member Countries and diaspora organizations in terms of engagement strategies, with the aim of leveraging the role of the latter as agents for economic and social development.

Specific Objectives

1. To identify regional challenges and opportunities for governments and diaspora organizations relating to the adoption of effective linkage strategies.
2. To share best practices in the identification of/linkage with and integration of diasporas into development plans in their communities of origin.
3. To discuss actions that can be implemented at the regional level to facilitate the expedited, safe and cost-effective transfer of remittances.