The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with The Gambia High Commission and GK Partners organised a diaspora consultative event hosted by the Gambian Association at Kind Aid International, 288 Camden Street, Birmingham, B18 7PW on 14th December 2019. The purpose of the event is to present information about the new diaspora study that aims to build the profile of the diaspora in the UK, to share various policies and development information taking place in The Gambia and within the diaspora and to discuss the many ways diaspora can engage in the development of The Gambia.
The event was well attended by The Gambian diaspora in Birmingham and the surroundings and the following below were the event agenda;
Welcome and Introduction
Myriam Cherti – IOM UK Representative
Mr Alieu Njie-The Gambian DeputyHigh Commissioner
Overview of The Gambian National Development Strategy, Diaspora Policies Initiatives and Opportunities
Mr Alieu Njie – The Gambian Deputy High Commissioner
Update of The Gambian Consular and Welfare Services Delivery and Development in the UK
Mr Alieu Njie – The Gambian Deputy High Commissioner
Introduction to IOM’s Work in The Gambia and Background of the Study
Sia Kondeh – IOM Representative
Presentation of the Study Objectives, Activities and the Way Forward
Mr Mbemba Jabbi – Consultant
Questions and Answers Session
Final Insights and Closing Remarks
IOM UK, The Gambian High Commissioner, Consultant
Refreshments and Networking
The Gambian Diaspora in the UK Questionaire Forms were distributed amongst the attendees and the organisers were highly impressed with the response of the numbers of the forms filled during the meeting. More Questionaire forms were distributed to be given to those who did not attend the meeting and also the attendees were advised to urge others to complete the Questionaire online through the link below
i. Gambian Diaspora in the UK Questionaire:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7F663JT
ii. Gambian Diaspora Groups/Organisations in the UK Questionare:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/733YPCT
The outcome of the survey will bring about IOM’s Diaspora Engagement in the IOM 3E Strategy: Enable, Engage and Empower.
