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Diaspora: Africa’s secret weapon
About Global African Forum
Founded in 2017 in London by Conrad Mwanza, the Global African Awards (GAA) is a premier international platform that recognises and celebrates Africans and people of African descent who are making extraordinary contributions across the world.
The Awards honour excellence in business, innovation, leadership, philanthropy, culture, sports, diplomacy, and community impact, shining a spotlight on individuals and institutions shaping Africa’s global narrative.
GAA has recognised influential leaders including:
Diaspora: Africa’s secret weapon
About the Global Diaspora Forum
The Global Diaspora Forum (GDF) is the flagship thought-leadership and policy engagement platform of the Global African Awards. Held on Day 2 of the annual programme, the Forum brings together African governments, the African Union, diaspora leaders, investors, innovators, academics, entrepreneurs, and global institutions.
The Forum explores the theme:
Diaspora, Africa’s Secret Weapon. Building Bridges Economic Impact – Inspiring Generations.
Purpose of the GDF
Purpose of the GDF
Mobilise Africa’s global diaspora as a strategic force for development.
Highlight the diaspora’s economic power—including over $100 billion in annual
Mobilise Africa’s global diaspora as a strategic force for development.
Highlight the diaspora’s economic power—including over $100 billion in annual remittances. Position the diaspora as Africa’s 55th State, with an estimated 20+ million Africans and descendants living abroad.
Strengthen Africa–diaspora cooperation in trade, innovation, investment, research, cultural diplomacy, and education.
Create a permanent platform for policy dialogue, solutions, and partnerships.
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Diaspora: Africa’s secret weapon