Engaging the Ukrainian Diaspora in Reconstruction and Development Report from expert discussions organized by ODIHR, 9 February – 3 July 2023
This meeting report reflects on a two-day expert workshop organized on 9-10 February 2023 by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). It compiles preliminary information on Ukrainian diaspora engagement and contributions so far and outlines areas for potential future development.
It also puts the case of Ukrainian diaspora mobilization into a wider context of diaspora engagement globally. The report presents existing research, expert opinions, and recommendations on the overall role of diaspora in development, with particular emphasis on countries that have experienced military conflict and post-conflict situations.
The views, opinions, conclusions and other information expressed in this document are not given nor necessarily endorsed by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) unless the OSCE is explicitly defined as the Author of this document.