The Diaspora Advisory Board connects Federal Africa with global African communities, institutions, and professionals. It strengthens pathways for diaspora investment, innovation exchange, cultural collaboration, and skills transfer to accelerate continental development while deepening shared identity.
The Diaspora Advisory Board connects Federal Africa with global African communities, institutions, and professionals. It strengthens pathways for diaspora investment, innovation exchange, cultural collaboration, and skills transfer to accelerate continental development while deepening shared identity.
Chair: Prof. Linda Okonkwo
Board Chair
Global Partnerships & Governance
United Kingdom / Nigeria
International policy scholar building durable diaspora-government collaboration platforms.
Investment Advisor
Diaspora Finance & Sovereign Projects
United States / Ghana
Infrastructure finance specialist linking diaspora capital to strategic public projects.
Health Collaboration Advisor
Medical Talent Exchange
Canada / Sudan
Healthcare systems expert coordinating specialist exchange and telemedicine partnerships.
Innovation Transfer Advisor
Research & Technology Linkages
France / DR Congo
Innovation strategist enabling joint research programs between diaspora labs and African institutions.
Culture & Identity Advisor
Cultural Diplomacy
Italy / Ethiopia
Cultural curator promoting diaspora cultural networks and heritage exchange initiatives.
Skills Mobility Advisor
Professional Return Pathways
Germany / Ghana
Labor mobility specialist designing pathways for expert return, secondments, and remote contribution.
Key areas where this council provides expertise and guidance
Mobilizing long-term diaspora capital for productive sectors and infrastructure.
Connecting global expertise to local institutions through structured exchange.
Fostering co-innovation between diaspora technologists and African ecosystems.
Strengthening specialist care networks and cross-border medical cooperation.
Building sustained links between universities, labs, and policy institutes.
Using arts and heritage to deepen pan-African identity and global solidarity.
Designing pathways for return, circular migration, and virtual contribution.
Ongoing initiatives and programs
ActiveStructured investment dialogues for strategic infrastructure financing.
$210M pipeline
Learn MoreActiveShort-term expert placements and virtual advisory support for institutions.
480 experts
Learn MoreActiveJoint research clusters with African universities and think tanks.
35 institutions
Learn MoreActiveSpecialist rotations supporting high-need health systems and training.
120 fellows
Learn MoreResearch PhaseCross-continental cultural residencies and creative sector partnerships.
28 collaborations
Learn MoreNotable accomplishments and initiatives led by this council
Created a single-window mechanism for strategic project engagement.
Enabled practical transfer of high-demand technical and policy skills.
Strengthened research co-production and evidence-based policy support.
Improved access to advanced clinical expertise in partner institutions.
Deepened cultural ties and visibility of global African creative collaboration.
Explore our diverse advisory councils that bring together expertise from different sectors to guide Federal Africa's development and ensure inclusive governance for all citizens.
Dynamic young professionals, entrepreneurs, and activists ensuring policies reflect the aspirations of Africa's largest demographic.
Learn MoreAdvocating for women's rights and ensuring gender perspectives are integrated into all policies and programs across Federal Africa.
Learn MoreBridging the African diaspora with the continent, facilitating knowledge transfer, investment, and cultural connections worldwide.
Learn MoreFederal Africa operates through a comprehensive three-branch system designed to ensure democratic representation, effective governance, and accountability to all citizens across our beautiful continent.
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