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Diaspora policy and cultural participation

Where
Ethiopia
When
2017
Who
The ministry of foreign affairs, the ministry of trade ethiopian, investment agency

Description of the policy/measure

The policy is very comprehensive, here are the features regarding the 2005 convention:- cultural centres will be established in foreign countries where many ethiopian community associations exist to encourage ethiopian diaspora to develop skills and knowledge on their country鈥檚 languages, cultures and history. (5.5.1)- diasporas will be mobilized and provided with the necessary support to build cultural centres and museums back home. (5.5.2)- support will be provided for diasporas who plan to organize events such as diaspora musical performances, sports, cultural events and other arts in destination countries. (5.5.3)- a program to be named 鈥渒now ethiopia program-kep鈥, learning ethiopian languages and cultural participation would be designed to help youth diaspora develop strong attachment towards their country of origin. 鈥(5.5.4)- in cooperation with youth diaspora abroad, youth centered ethiopian culture, literature, art and sport programs will be encouraged; and situation for youth to act in an organized way will be facilitated. (6.3.2.2)- a mechanism to establish monitoring and evaluation among the diaspora policy implementing offices will be put in place for the better follow up of the policy implementation. (7.7)
2005 Convention Monitoring Framework Goal(s)
Area(s) of Monitoring
Sustainable Development Goal(s)

Results achieved

Direct expected results are the creation of ethiopian cultural centres overseas and cultural organisations in ethiopia. the ethiopian embassy to india started the process, creating one in delhi, in 2013.the long term expected results are:- to maintain a strong link between diaspora and ethiopia and allow diaspora members to feel connected to their home-country.- to strengthen diplomatic, cultural and economic relationships with host-countries thanks to diaspora participation.聽

Financial resources allocated to the policy

There is no identified budget line for the cultural participation of the diaspora.聽

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