News and Events
Mar
2013
The Zanzibar-Canadian Diaspora Agency in Action in Scarborough, Toronto!
The Zanzibar-Canadian Diaspora Agency (ZACADIA) had a meeting on march 16, 2013, in Scarborough with Zanzibaris living in the East end. The meeting was held at the University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus, Toronto. Read More
May
2012
Zanzibaris in Diaspora Perceived Government Initiative on Institutionalizing Diaspora Affairs
For many years Zanzibaris have been living in exile as Diaspora. There is, however, no official census and estimates, both of Zanzibar’s total population and of Zanzibar exiles vary considerably, since Zanzibar entering the various recipient countries prior were registered upon… Read More
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Mar
2012
Working in Partnership with Diaspora Organisations
The role of diaspora in development has become increasingly popular in recent years as seen with the interest of institutions such as the World Bank, DFID and the mainstream British media. Some INGOs have also increased and formalised their engagement with the diaspora. For example,… Read More
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Feb
2012
Zanzibaris In Canada Form A Diaspora Association
With the recent creation of a new Department of International Cooperation and Zanzibar Diaspora (DICZD) in Zanzibar, under the Ministry of State in the President's and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council's Office, Zanzibaris living in Canada have just formed an association of their… Read More
Apr
2011
Zanzibar Diaspora Needed at Home
Soon after 2010 October general election, Zanzibar has embarked on a new era. Government institutions have been restructured and some new ones have been created. Read More
Nov
2010
Diaspora Investment in Developing and Emerging Country Capital Markets: Patterns and Prospects
A growing body of evidence suggests that diasporas play a critical role in supporting sustainable development by transferring resources, knowledge, and ideas back to their home countries, and in integrating their countries of origin into the global economy. Financial flows from migrants… Read More
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