As a focal point for the Diaspora Desk at the Uganda Investment Authority, I see the immense potential every day.
But potential without partnership is wasted.
I strongly believe diaspora investment is one of the most powerful untapped forces for sustainable development in our region.
Last week, I had the incredible honour of speaking on a panel at the regional workshop titled: “Unlocking the Potential of Diaspora Investment in the East and Horn of Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and Pathways for Sustainable Development”.
It was a timely call to action.
Together with brilliant fellow panellists from International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Ethiopian Diaspora Service, the Central Bank of Somalia, the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, and IOM – UN Migration, we explored:
– The current state of diaspora investment in our region
– The barriers diaspora investors face—and how we can remove them
– How to redesign our engagement strategies to go beyond remittances and attract transformative investment
– The evolving role of technology in making diaspora investment more seamless and secure.
Like I mentioned, potential without partnership is wasted.
That’s why I believe we must:
1. Build trust between governments and diaspora communities
2. Simplify investment processes and provide tailored support
3. Create structures that turn passion for home into tangible, profitable projects.
The diaspora has the heart, the capital, and the global expertise through real estate, agribusiness, fintech, or manufacturing, etc. Our job is to create a system that says: you are not just welcome here, you are needed here.
To every diaspora investor reading this: Uganda is open for business, and we are here to walk the journey with you.
If you are passionate about turning remittances into real returns and purpose-driven profit, let’s connect.
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