In recognition of the tremendous contributions that America’s diaspora communities make toward the development of their countries of heritage, Andrew O’Brien, Special Representative for Global Partnerships for the US Department of State,   is leading a Diaspora Tour that takes Washington on the road to:

• Build awareness around the International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) partnership;
• Encourage creative partnerships between diaspora communities, local governments, and the private sector;
• Demonstrate US government policy commitment to engage with diaspora communities;
• Open dialogue with previously unengaged demographics and diaspora communities

Increasingly, cities are embracing diaspora communities as a tremendous resource for its own urban development and revitalization, as well as a great resource for building important economic and cultural links with diaspora heritage cities, countries, and communities.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Location: Konover Auditorium, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, 405 Babbidge Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1205

Check back soon for more information on panelists and key note speakers!

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