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
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.
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